Even though a fair bit of work around my local area has been done and it’s not such a void on the map, it looks as though Devon will have to be a bit a of ‘white area’ for a little while longer.

Due to other commitments, I’ve lost contact with my mapping partner (he makes sure my edits are correct otherwise, the map would be in a right state).

Hopefully, it won’t be long until I’m back in circulation even if I’ve got to get to grips with the editing myself!!!

Big mistake!

What was I thinking when I suggested that we map the coastal path from Teignmouth to Dawlish? Next time I get enthusiastic, I'll wait until the holiday season ends and the weather is a little less warm. Thank goodness for public transport - we didn't have to make the return journey on foot!!

It was a job well done though. We used the latest OSM map downloaded to the PDA plus, being able to overlay the track onto the map and have it 'track' with us, we were able to clarify a few anomolies and include a tunnel for the railway line.

Update:

I mapped a substantial area of Teignmouth (South Devon) last Friday. By using the 'moving' OSM map as a guide, whenever I came across a street that wasn't on it, that's where I went. Three hours of recording (and walking!!) were very productive and not one of the tracks was a repeat.

I was also able to use the Waypoint Recorder of my software to upload a few POIs. A grand day out!!!

I noticed in the Talk newsletters recently that Devon and Cornwall were classed as 'White Areas'. As a newbie, I was determined to put at least my home area (South Devon) on the map. I have been using my laptop for logging roadways, etc. as it is better suited for driving and I use my PDA for logging tracks on foot and feel I have made good progress because I am able to follow my track logs on the actual OSM maps as I walk. As it’s the OSM map that ‘moves’ instead of my position indicator, it’s very easy to see what details (roads, amenities) are missing – I can zoom between level 10 and 17 to see if road names and other details have been tagged. It's also useful for checking out any errors that have (sometimes) been made.