OS VectorMap District

OS VectorMap District is a mid-scale vector map of Great Britain, providing a broader overview of urban and rural areas. It is designed for regional planning and navigation and allows users to highlight and display specific features. OS VectorMap District also integrates easily with other datasets and applications, providing a foundational map layer for more detailed datasets.

This product is updated every six months

View documentationFree to use for everyone
Data access
  • Download
Data structure
  • Vector
Scale/resolution
1:15 000 to 1:30 000
Format
  • ESRI Shapefile
  • GeoTIFF
  • GML

What OS VectorMap District provides you with

Style your map to highlight what matters to you

OS VectorMap District is great if your map needs a custom look. Or use our free stylesheets if you prefer consistency.

Display the map layers you need

Show enough detail to give the lie of the land while avoiding overwhelming detail. OS VectorMap District lets you display just the map layers you need.

Raster also available

OS VectorMap District comes in two raster (flat image) versions: full-colour – good for print-outs; and backdrop – better as a backdrop for your analysis. They’re a quick way to get started with OS VectorMap District.

OS VectorMap District is a mid-scale vector map of Great Britain, providing a broader overview of urban and rural areas. It is designed for regional planning and navigation and allows users to highlight and display specific features. OS VectorMap District also integrates easily with other datasets and applications, providing a foundational map layer for more detailed datasets.

This product is updated every six months

View documentationFree to use for everyone
Data access
  • Download
Data structure
  • Vector
Scale/resolution
1:15 000 to 1:30 000
Format
  • ESRI Shapefile
  • GeoTIFF
  • GML