Wikipedia:Maplink

Maplink (or Mapframe) is a tool for creating interactive maps on Wikimedia projects.

Creating a map

In order to create an interactive map in an article, you need to have one of the below forms of data:

• coordinates, either supplied or from Wikidata
• a Wikidata ID for a shape or linear element
• data stored in GeoJSON format in a data file
• raw GeoJSON, preferably transcluded from another page

Templates to choose from

• {{Maplink}} – Automated, using OpenStreetMap maps
• {{Mapbox}} – Derivation just displaying a link to a map
• {{Infobox mapframe}} – Version with simpler code intended for infobox use
• {{Choropleth map}} – Version that creates choropleth maps (i.e. maps with certain regions highlighted)
• You may not need a template – if you are adding a map into one of these supported infoboxes

Once you have chosen a template, follow its documentation for help with adjustments and implementation. Each template has similar yet specific parameters. If you have issues or want to report a bug, visit Module talk:Mapframe (you may need to report issues with OpenStreetMap at their forum, and more technical issues on Phabricator).

Tutorials

• Wikipedia:Creating route maps from OpenStreetMap data
• Wikipedia:Creating shape maps from OpenStreetMap data

See also

• Wikipedia:Maps for Wikipedia, a list of mapping tools available on Wikipedia
• Wikipedia:Why mapframe maps?, an essay about mapframe advantages
• Wikipedia:Mapframe maps in infoboxes, a project page tracking implementation status
• mw:Help:VisualEditor/Maps, documentation for users using the visual editor to edit maps
• mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer, documentation for users editing maplinks in Wikitext.