OpenStreetMap US

Thinking about participating in State of the Map US 2026 in Madison? Come learn from past SotM US attendees about what to expect, ask questions about fellowships and other aspects of the conference, and brainstorm ideas for your session.

Speakers

Alyssa Castronuovo

Alyssa’s background includes supporting volunteers and nonprofit programs from Virginia to California, plus many hours as a volunteer herself. She completed her bachelor’s degree in both Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at William & Mary and loves exploring the beautifully mapped bike and pedestrian infrastructure in her home of Richmond, Virginia.

Matthew Whilden

Matt is a hobbyist mapper from Redmond, Washington. He is currently obsessed with building tooling and practices to get public domain datasets into OSM. His projects include the GNIS National File and the National Address Database.

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Dive Into the Deep End: Learn to use the JOSM Editor by Mapping Swimming Pools

Jan 31, 2026 · Sean Whitcomb

The JOSM editor can greatly improve your OSM editing workflows, but learning how to use it can be intimidating. Learn to use the basic features of JOSM by mapping swimming pools. Download...