+ With the OpenStreetMap search tool, a researcher can find geolocation + leads by searching for proximate features on OpenStreetMap. +
+ ++ Select features from the list that are found within a certain maximum + distance of each other. Adjust the map to contain the area that you want + to search, and press the search button. Large queries may take a minute + to run — to increase the speed search a smaller area by zooming in on + the map. Results can be browsed directly, opened in Google Maps by + clicking the lat/lng, or downloaded as a CSV or KML file. +
+ ++ For more information, and a guide to creating searching custom features, + read the associated article (coming soon.) +
+ ++ OpenStreetMap is very detailed but accuracy and completeness varies + significantly around the world. This tool can be used to find possible + leads, but it should not be considered exhaustive or used to exclude + areas of interest. For any bugs or new preset requests, contact + logan@bellingcat.com. > +
+- With the OpenStreetMap search tool, a researcher can find - geolocation leads by searching for specific objects on - OpenStreetMap. -
- -- To begin, drag a feature type from the presets list to the "Selected - features" list. Adding multiple features will find only locations - where those features are nearby each other. Set the maximum distance - slider to adjust how far apart the features can be. Adjust the map - to contain the area that you want to search, and press the search - button. Some queries may take several minutes to run. To increase - the speed, zoom in on the map to select a smaller area. Results can - be browsed directly, opened in Google Maps by clicking the lat/lng, - or downloaded as a CSV or KML file. -
- -- OpenStreetMap is very detailed but accuracy and completeness varies - significantly around the world. This tool can be used to find - possible leads, but it should not be considered exhaustive or used - to exclude areas of interest. - Want to search for a type of feature that's not included on the - list? - Contact logan@bellingcat.com. -
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