Mapping Raid

A mapping raid is a short-time mapping activity done by non-local armchair and outdoor mappers with the purpose of improving a local map, mainly by using aerial images. It usually occurs in areas with few local mappers.

Advantage

• Distant locations get a standardised look

Disadvantage

• Non-local mappers have no actual local knowledge, so they might draw from outdated aerial images

Examples

• Grand Island, mapped on May 13th, 2010
• Harrisonburg, mapped on Oct 24th, 2010
• Nocera Inferiore, mapped on Jan 6th, 2009
• Wrightsville, mapped on Jan 21st, 2011