I would like to import some GNS data [1] for Sweden north of Latitude 61, i.e. just north of Gävle, where there is not much active mapping(?). Does anyone have any objection to that?
My plan is first to import all island names. If that looks good, do an import of all features. I've done this now in several places around the world and have built up a fairly good GNS --> OSM tagging conversion scheme [2]. I preserve the GNS id number so it can be matched in the future and also keep a record of all OSM node ids in case any mass deletion is requested. Importing the data is useful for orientation in rural and poorly mapped areas and for place finding. The disadvantages are (a) the resolution is coarse so points are not place accurately, sometimes 2 or 3 km out in tropical latitudes; (b) duplication of previously entered place names. From Australian experience, the latter problem is quickly resolved by manual editting. Any comments welcome. Mike [1] Public domain geographic name data available from the US Government. http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/namefiles.htm [2] Perl script available if anyone wants it. _______________________________________________ Talk-se mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-se
