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About the Author
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.

Open‑source Geocoding with Nominatim and Geopy

How to convert addresses ↔ coordinates at scale using nothing but Python and OpenStreetMap Context: This guide complements our ArcGIS‑based batch geocoding and reverse‑geocoding articles. If you’re looking for a no‑credit, fully open‑source workflow, read on. 1  Why choose an open‑source stack? Proprietary locator (ArcGIS, Google) Nominatim + Geopy Pay‑as‑you‑go credits or API fees 100 % free to use*…

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Bulk Reverse Geocoding in ArcGIS Pro

GUI wizard, Python automation & ModelBuilder for high‑volume look‑ups Quick link: This article is a companion to Batch Geocoding in ArcGIS Pro 3.4+. If you need the forward direction (addresses ➜ points) read that guide first. 1  Why reverse geocoding? Turn raw latitude/longitude into postal addresses for reporting, compliance or customer analytics. Common scenarios include: Use‑case Typical…

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Batch Geocoding in ArcGIS Pro

Geocoding is the process of turning a text address into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude).
When you need to locate hundreds or millions of customers, assets, or incidents, doing it one‑by‑one simply does not scale. ArcGIS Pro introduced several speed and usability upgrades that make truly large‑volume jobs practical on a desktop machine.

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Country Boundary Viewer

Download free country boundary data in GeoJSON, TopoJSON, and simplified formats. Access administrative borders at multiple levels for 199 countries worldwide. Interactive map preview

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Free Custom Interactive Map Builder Tool

Are you looking to add beautiful, interactive maps to your website without coding experience? Our free Leaflet Map Embedding Tool makes it simple to create custom maps with multiple markers that will engage your visitors and showcase your locations effectively.

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Free Online Elevation Contour Generator

Welcome to our Free Elevation Contour Generator – the most powerful online tool for creating accurate topographic maps, contour plans, and elevation visualizations. Whether you’re a landscape architect, civil engineer, hiker, surveyor, or educator, our contour map maker provides the precision and flexibility you need for any project.

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QGIS Base Map

Instantly access and preview 30+ premium map services including Google Maps, ESRI, OpenStreetMap, and more without manually entering complex connection strings. Perfect for GIS professionals, urban planners, researchers, and students, this tool lets you visually browse high-quality base maps by category (street, satellite, terrain, topographic), preview them in real-time, and generate the exact connection parameters for QGIS with a single click. Save time setting up your GIS projects with our user-friendly, no-signup required tool that works on any device.

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ZIP Code Radius Finder

Looking for all ZIP codes within a certain distance? Our ZIP code radius finder makes it easy to discover every postal code within a specified radius of any location in the United States. Perfect for business planning, delivery zone mapping, or market research, this interactive tool instantly shows you all ZIP codes by distance from any starting point.

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Converter Between WKT GeoJSON GML and TopoJSON

Are you working with spatial data across different platforms or applications? Our free, browser-based Geospatial Format Converter allows you to quickly and accurately convert between the most common geospatial data formats including WKT, GeoJSON, GML, and TopoJSON.

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UK Postcode to National Grid Reference Converter

Convert any UK postcode to National Grid Reference (NGR/BNG) coordinates and precise latitude/longitude with our free online tool. Supports bulk conversion, map visualization, and CSV export. Perfect for surveyors, planners, researchers, and developers working with UK location data. Handles both Great Britain and Northern Ireland grid systems.

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