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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · 12d

#MappingUSA is coming back for another winter weekend of all things #OpenStreetMap. OSM US can't wait to see you at the 6th iteration of our free virtual conference series on January 30th and 31st of 2026!

Learn more in this blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2025/09...

It’s time for Mapping USA 2026!

January 30th & 31st, 2026Hop in the virtual Mapmobile, it’s time for Mapping USA 2026! Every year, Mapping USA gathers hundreds of OpenStreetMap contributors, data users, and enthusiasts online for…

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 24

Check out this #SOTMUS retrospective blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2025/07...

A big thank you to Alyssa Castronuovo, OSM US program coordinator, for capturing the experiences of folks who attended the conference. Thanks for sharing your reflections.

#StateofMapUS #OSM #OpenStreetMap #SOTMUS

Greetings from State of the Map US 2025

Another year another State of the Map US! Over 300 mappers gathered in Boston, Massachusetts in late June for OpenStreetMap US’s 13th annual conference, and to celebrate the organization’s 15th…

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks for joining us!

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 23

Awesome! Thanks for joining us!

Stamen Design @stamen.com · Jul 16

Read our recap of presentations, inspiration, and upcoming projects from the 2025 @stateofthemapus.bsky.social conference last month in Boston on the blog: stamen.com/stamen-at-st....

A section of a "galaxy brain" meme about basemaps, overlaid with the text "Check out our recap from State of the Map US 2025"

A montage of maps overlaid with the text "Read more about the work we presented in Boston on the blog!"

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Andrew Middleton @mapcenter.com · Jul 16

My State of the Map US talk just went up! youtu.be/I48I3m-yLKY?... @stateofthemapus.bsky.social #gischat

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 17

🦞 Thanks to everyone who joined us in Boston last month for State of the Map US! You can share your SOTMUS experience and help us shape future conferences by completing our survey: bit.ly/SOTMUS2025-s...

#OpenStreetMap #StateoftheMapUS #SOTMUS

State of the Map US 2025 Attendee Survey

Thanks for attending the 13th State of the Map US! Help us improve future conferences by taking this survey.

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 17

🥳 Good news! Videos from #SOTMUS presentations are now being uploaded to our YouTube channel. Thanks for your patience!

🔗 bit.ly/SOTMUS2025-v...

#OpenStreetMap #Boston #StateoftheMapUS #SOTMUS2025 #opendata #charthecourse #geography #GIS #maps #opengeospatialdata

State of the Map US 2025

OpenStreetMap US hosted the 13th annual State of the Map US conference on June 19–21 in Boston, Massachusetts. https://2025.sotm.us

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 14

A big thank you to #OSMUS board member Jazzy Smith for this outstanding blog post reflection on State of the Map US! This is a must-read: www.beta.nyc/2025/07/10/r...

#StateoftheMapUS #OpenStreetMap

Treading the Course: Reflections on Mapping, Belonging, and the Magic of State of the Map US - BetaNYC

During a scavenger hunt, two years ago, I knew State of the Map US — the annual conference for the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community — was my favorite conference. My scavenger group was called Alley…

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 3

🦞 A growing list of slide decks from SOTMUS presentations is available on the SOTMUS 2025 wiki here: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_o...

If you presented at #SOTMUS2025, we invite you to add yours!

State of the Map U.S. 2025 - OpenStreetMap Wiki

At State of the Map U.S. 2024, OpenStreetMap U.S. announced that State of the Map U.S. 2025 will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. More details are to follow.

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks for charting the course with us at #StateoftheMapUS2025. We had a blast, and we hope you did, too!

Video recordings from presentations will be made available soon. In the meantime, you can check out photos from the conference on our Flickr page: bit.ly/SOTMUS2025-p...

SOTMUS 2025 group photo and thank you message

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Yuletide @yuletide.bsky.social · Jun 20

This project shows the fine line between geography, qualitative analysis of the human experience, and art

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#stateofthemapus #sotm2025 #sotmus #geography #london @stateofthemapus.bsky.social

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 30

Awesome! We will have recordings of the talks in the coming weeks. We'll let you know when they're up!

Yuri Astrakhan @nyurik.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks to everyone who came to see us at @stateofthemapus.bsky.social in Boston! I am not certain if there will be a recording, but the slides are here docs.google.com/presentation...

2025-06 MapLibre @ SOTMUS Boston

Yuri Astrakhan @nyuriks Bart Louwers @louwers CC BY 2.0 State of Map Data OpenStreetMap, Style OpenMapTiles

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 30

Awesome! Party on 🥳

Andrew Middleton @mapcenter.com · Jun 26

Erica Temp used @openstreetmap.bsky.social to make a zesty map of Boston for @stateofthemapus.bsky.social because she knows mappers party hard.

A poster depicting "Hedonism Heatmap" of Boston, MA

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're excited to see everyone at State of the Map US today! Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this event possible!

🔗 openstreetmap.us

#FeelGoodFriday #StateoftheMapUS #Boston #OpenStreetMap

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 19

Heading to #StateoftheMapUS early? Join us TODAY at The Foundry in Cambridge for an afternoon of workshops followed by an evening of pizza, pop, and brews.

Get the entire schedule: openstreetmap.us/events/state...

#SOTMUS #OpenStreetMap

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 17

The #StateoftheMapUS program will cover a wide range of topics related to OpenStreetMap, mobility, open data, and much, much more! Check out the entire program on our website: openstreetmap.us/events/state...

Download the Whova app to engage with fellow mappers: bit.ly/SOTMUS2025_app

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 13

Feeling good this Friday thanks to our #SOTMUS sponsors! A BIG thank you to Esri, our Anniversary sponsor, and Radar, a new sponsor this year.

🦞 openstreetmap.us/events/state...

#FeelGoodFriday #StateoftheMapUS #Boston #OpenStreetMap

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 11

State of the Map US begins in just a little over a week! Our conference app is a great place to see the schedule, connect with others, post questions, and more!

🔗 whova.com/portal/hDeQX...

Use the email address you registered with the event to sign up and get connected!

#SOTMUS #OpenStreetMap

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 9

There's still time to chart the course with us at #SOTMUS! We offer various ticket options, including one-day passes, for #OpenStreetMap enthusiasts like you!

🔗 bit.ly/sotmus2025tix

P.S. We had a few glitches with our registration system over the weekend, but we are back up and running!

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 8

⏳ Time is running out! Submit your OSM US Public Service Scholarship application to State of the Map US by midnight ET TONIGHT (Sunday, June 8th)!

Details: openstreetmap.us/news/2025/05...

Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#SOTMUS #publicservice #OpenStreetMap

Launching the State of the Map US Public Service Scholarship

Many US government agencies have seen recent reductions in spending, limiting participation in conferences like State to the Map US. National events like SOTMUS are critical for building…

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 6

State of the Map US is made possible in part by financial sponsorship from companies and organizations in the geospatial ecosystem.

Thank you to Esri, our Anniversary sponsor!

#nonprofit #StateoftheMapUS #ThankfulThursday #OpenStreetMap #geospatial #SOTMUS

Esri, Anniversary Sponsor of State of the Map US 2025

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 5

#SOTMUS is looking for volunteers! Help set up the venues, provide support for our speakers, check in attendees, and much more. If you sign up for two or more volunteer shifts, you’ll be sent a code for a $100 ticket! Use this link to claim your shifts: bit.ly/SOTMUS-VOLUN...

Volunteer at State of the Map US and receive a discounted ticket!

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 4

Applications are open for the OSM US Public Service Scholarship to State of the Map US in Boston! Thanks to all the individuals who donated so far, we've raised enough to invite 4 scholars to Boston.

Learn more: openstreetmap.us/news/2025/05...

#SOTMUS #publicservice #OpenStreetMap

Launching the State of the Map US Public Service Scholarship

Many US government agencies have seen recent reductions in spending, limiting participation in conferences like State to the Map US. National events like SOTMUS are critical for building…

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State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 3

There is still time to chart the course with us at #SOTMUS in #Boston! We offer various ticket options and price points, including one-day tickets and special rates for academic and non-profit #OpenStreetMap enthusiasts!

🔗 bit.ly/sotmus2025tix

#TicketTuesday

State of the Map US @stateofthemapus.bsky.social · Jun 3

Are you looking for a discounted ticket to #SOTMUS? You're in luck! Volunteer opportunities are now available! If you sign up for at least 2 shifts, we’ll send you a code for a $100 volunteer ticket :kraken: Check out the SignUpGenius link: bit.ly/SOTMUS-VOLUN...

#volunteer #TicketTuesday

State of the Map US 2025 - Volunteer Sign Up

Please review the available slots below and click on the shift to sign up. Volunteers who sign up for 2 or more shifts are eligible for a volunteer ticket ($100 for all three days of SotM US). Thank…

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