Publish in the PLOTS archive
We're looking for maps to publish in the open data PLOTS Archive. To get your data published, please follow the instructions below. (This page generally replaces the previous version)
Why: About the PLOTS Archive
The Archive is a collection of open data maps produced by grassroots mappers, and is like an inverse Data.gov -- open grassroots data rather than open government data. To better fulfill our goal of producing new open-source data sets, the Archive serves as the repository of those sets online, and as a starting point for the discourse we hope they will spark.
Licensing
Your map must be licensed with an open source license, and we prefer Public Domain maps. Creative Commons Attribution is also OK. Read more on the Licenses page
Beyond the archive: your map's story
Maps are more than just data - they tell a story. If you can write about the story behind your map (how you made it, why, with whom, and what happened), that would make a great research note, and it can also be added to the archive entry.
Submissions
Edit this page and list your map here to submit it to the Archive and we'll be in touch! Contact stewart@publiclaboratory.org once you've added your map.
Example Map Name
- example MapKnitter or TMS/GeoTiff link
- Cartographer: Katie Kartographer
- Mappers: Matty Mapper
- Public Domain
- Location name (local name, state, country)
- Date of capture
- credits: names of cartographers/mappers involved
Arts District - Asheville, North Carolina
- https://mapknitter.org/maps/asheville-arts-district
- Cartographer: Jessica Breen
- Mappers: Riverlink volunteers and Barnraising attendees
- Public Domain
- Asheville River Arts District, Asheville, North Carolina
- Date of capture: October 22, 2011
San Sebastián 2727, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- https://mapknitter.org/map/view/from-roof-santiago-chile-1
- Cartographer: Pat Coyle
- Mappers: Pat Coyle
- Public Domain
- Sebastiana Apart Hotel, from 17th floor deck, San Sebastián 2727, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Date of capture: on April 22, 2012
Isidora Goyenechea 3000, Los Condes, Santiago, Chile
- https://mapknitter.org/map/show/from-rooftop-santiago-chile-2
- Cartographer: Pat Coyle
- Mappers: Pat Coyle
- Public Domain
- W hotel, from 21st floor deck, Isidora Goyenechea 3000, Los Condes, Santiago, Chile
- Date of capture: on April 22, 2012 add more here
Added to the archive
Bayou St. Denis, Louisiana
- http://publiclaboratory.org/map/bayou-st-denis-louisiana/2011-08-28
- http://www.mapknitter.org/map/view/bayou-st--denis
- Cartographer: Jeffrey Warren
- Mappers: Tico and Sara (Shannon knows complete list)
- Public Domain
- Bayou St. Denis, Louisiana
- Date of capture: Nov 18, 2010