Modern web cartography : open source map solutions with OpenStreetMap, Overpass, Nominatim, Leaflet and Folium /

Modern Web Cartography is your ultimate guide to practical web maps using open source tools, with a particular focus on OpenStreetMap (OSM) and its rich ecosystem.In an era where maps are embedded in virtually every digital service from navigation apps to data dashboards, understanding how to build...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Marie, Patrick (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Apress, 2026.
Subjects:	OpenStreetMap (Project) Cartography > Computer programs. Cartography > Data processing. Digital maps. Cartes géographiques numériques. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Part I: Exploring the Open Source Mapping Ecosystem and Core Tools
Chapter 1: Introduction to Open Source Mapping Tools and the Digital Mapping Landscape
Chapter 2: Querying OpenStreetMap Data with Overpass
Chapter 3: Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding with Nominatim
Chapter 4: Creating Interactive Maps with Leaflet and JavaScript
Chapter 5: Creating interactive Maps with Folium and Python
Part II: Building Advanced Maps with OpenStreetMap and Related Tools
Chapter 6: Enhancing Maps with Data from Overpass Queries
Chapter 7: Using Geocoded Data in Maps
Chapter 8: Creating Advanced Choropleth Maps
Chapter 9: Route Import, Calculation and Visualization
Chapter 10: User Geolocation
Chapter 11: Measuring Distances and Areas
Chapter 12. Conclusion
Appendix A Development and Deployment Tools used for the Prototypes
Appendix B: Setting up the Prototype Development and Test Environment
Appendix C: Additional Sites and Tools used for Prototyping.