Getting started
OS VectorMap Local is a backdrop map which can be displayed at scales of 1:3000 to 1:20 000. It is available in both raster and vector formats.
Overview (PDF)
The Overview introduces the product and gives context for all users. It highlights key features, provides examples of potential uses for the product and lists details like file sizes, supply formats, etc.
Getting started with vector tiles (PDF)
This guide will help you to get started using vector tiles (MBTiles) – lightweight tiles that are efficient and quick to render in your software, letting you create customised, high-resolution, beautiful mapping.
Getting started with GeoPackage (PDF)
This guide helps you to get started using GeoPackage - a lightweight format that can contain large amounts of complex data in a single, easy to distribute and ready to use file.
Technical information
OS VectorMap Local is available as pre-styled static images (Raster data) and points, lines, and polygons (Vector data).
Technical specification (PDF)
The Technical Specification provides detailed technical information about the product. It is targeted at technical users and software developers.
| Key Features | What this product offers |
|---|---|
| Formats | Vector: GML 3.2.1, GeoPackage and Vector Tiles. | Raster: GeoTIFF with LZW compression (colour, backdrop colour and black & white). |
| Tile size | 5km x 5km |
| Attributes | Roads, railways, vegetation, boundaries, urban extents, buildings, fences and water. |
| Scale | 1:3 000 to 1:20 000 |
| Update frequency | Quarterly (January, April, July and October) |
| Supply | Download |
| Coverage | Great Britain |
Links and downloads
XML schemas are used to define and validate the format and content of GML data. The legend provides a full list of features and their styling in the raster format.
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