Company
Date Published
Author
Rachel Zack, Chief of Staff
Word count
784
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Felt, a mapping platform, has introduced ten new data layers in June, including Bureau of Land Management Trails and Campgrounds, the US Drought Monitor for June 2022, and various political and geographical boundaries like Congressional Districts, State Senate and House Districts, and ZIP Codes. These data layers are designed to streamline workflows by consolidating information from multiple sources into a single view, addressing user frustrations of toggling between mapping websites. The platform's offerings also include global features such as a network of lines representing meridians and parallels, a global drought risk assessment, a comprehensive listing of lighthouses, and worldwide libraries sourced from OpenStreetMap. Users are encouraged to duplicate maps and explore these new layers, and they can request additional layers for future updates.