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1. Introduction
RS1 Maps is a web application that gives you access to dozens of online maps (more than 150) on various topics, free of charge and in an easy and intuitive way. And not only that, RS1 Maps can become an alternative to services such as Google My Maps and can even be used as a professional GIS (Geographic Information System) tool since you have the option to add bookmarks to the map, create shapes of all kinds or generate routes. In addition, you can easily export and share your personalized maps. And all this without having to register.
My name is Ricardo and I am the creator of this page. This is a personal project and, therefore, I dedicate my free time to it, with no other interest than creating a service that can be useful to me and to anyone who needs access to maps other than those of Google or Bing (which are also included), whether for personal or professional interest. There are no advertisements or any scripts that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the service.
This page is based entirely on third-party map services, whose providers have the rights to them. The copyright information for a map appears at the bottom right of the viewer.
Most of the map services included on this page are free with a usage limit, so to avoid exceeding that limit and so that the map can continue to be used, it is important to make reasonable use of this page. For this same reason, some map services may be temporarily removed if reasonable usage is exceeded.
The map viewer was created thanks to the Leaflet JavaScript library. It's a free, open-source project with a multitude of features. If you want to add a map to your website, I recommend taking a look at it.
English version of RS1 Maps ("mapas.rs1.es/en/") is also accessible with the URL https://maps.rs1.es. Any link with that domain will be redirected to "mapas.rs1.es/en/".
For any suggestions about the page, you can contact me at admin@rs1.es. Also: Mastodon and Bluesky.
Attention: to access the different options on the map, you have to click on the menu icon located at the top right of the page.
2. Select a map
2.1. Base map and additional maps
The service supports selecting up to three map layers (in addition to those you add with "Add external map"): a base map (which is displayed below the rest) and up to two additional maps. This allows you to modify options such as opacity and blend mode (which I'll talk about later), as well as take advantage of maps with transparent backgrounds so you can see multiple maps superimposed at once.
2.2. Select simple maps
Selecting a map from the list is very simple: just access the main menu, click on the name of the map currently displayed, browse through the different categories and select the desired map. Next to the name of the selected maps there is an information button to show more details about it. Below it there is an opacity control.
If you want to add a map on top, select "Click to add a new layer".
You can move around the map just like with any other map application: drag with your finger to move the map or make a pinch gesture to zoom in or out (you can also use the mouse wheel or double click).
2.3. Select time series maps
Some maps support selecting a date. Once you've selected a map, clicking on the cogwheel next to its name will reveal a section for selecting a date and generating an animation. Once you've selected a date (some maps also allow you to select a time in addition to the date), click on the 'Refresh' button to see it in the viewer.
Remember to select the time zone you want if it is different from the one shown, as well as if daylight saving time needs to be applied.
If you don't add a date, the last available image of the map will be displayed (as long as the map supports this option).
You will notice that, next to the name of a map with a time series (or next to the name of a category), additional information appears in parentheses: first, the time range covered by the map is indicated, and secondly, separated by a diagonal bar, the update period. This data is important for specifying the date and time correctly and when defining an animation. Some simple maps (without a time series) may also show a date in parenthesis, but this is for informational purposes only.
2.3.1. Generate animations
For time series maps, you can animate over a range of dates. Once you've entered a date (which will be the last date in the animation range), go to the Animation section (by clicking on the cogwheel next to the map name) and choose the number of periods (for example, to display 3 "frames" or periods, type 3). Then select the length of the period, i.e. the time range. Add a number and, in the menu that appears just below, the time unit ("Minutes", "Hours", "Days", etc.). For example, if you want to animate 10 images, with a 1-day gap between them, type 10 in "Number of periods", 1 in "Period length", and select Day in the corresponding menu. Finally, you can select the speed of the animation in frames per second ("fps"). By default, if you don't enter any values, the animation will play at one frame per second. There are limitations to the animation speed.
To play the animation, select "Play". You can see that the date changes automatically according to the parameters you entered. To stop the animation, press "Pause". You can use the opacity control (located on the right) to compare the current image with the previous one. You can also change the animation parameters (except the date and time). To reset the animation and be able to change the date and time, select "Restart".
Please note that at the beginning of the animation, it may take a while for the maps to load (until all the frames are cached), so I recommend starting the animation at a slow speed and, once all the frames are loaded, pausing the animation, increasing its speed and starting it again.
3. Bookmarks
3.1. Add a bookmark
You can add bookmarks or favorites to any map, simply by clicking with the right mouse button (on computers) or pressing for a few seconds (on mobile devices) on the place where you want to create the bookmark. An icon will appear to indicate the bookmark. If you select it, you can see its contents: by default it appears empty, but you can edit it, which is what I'm going to show you in the next section. If you tap on the coordinates, the elevation will be displayed for a few seconds.
You can also create a bookmark by providing some coordinates: to do this, access the “Bookmarks” menu (blue button with a star), click on “Add in coordinates”.
Enter the coordinates following this format: latitude, longitude (for example: 42.123,5.6523). It also supports coordinates of the type 42.123ºN, 5.6523ºE.
Confirm by clicking on “Add bookmark”. The map will automatically adjust to show the bookmark in the center.
Bookmarks appear above any map, meaning if you change the map once created, they will continue to appear above it. You can even generate animations and keep the bookmarks.
You can organize your bookmarks (and drawings) into lists. By accessing the bookmarks menu, you can edit the list name and description, create new lists, export or delete them.
In order not to saturate the map with bookmarks, when there are two or more close enough to each other, they are grouped together and a circle appears with the number of bookmarks that exist in that area. Click on the circle to zoom in on the map and show the bookmarks. You can disable this behavior in the general settings.
3.2. Edit a bookmark
When you select a bookmark, you'll see that in the box that appears you have the option to edit its content. Click on the edit icon and an edit window will appear. There you can change the title and description. The description section supports both Markdown and HTML tags. You can even add links to images, videos or audio using the respective tags.
For example, to add an image you can type:
# In HTML:
<img src="https://ejemplo.com/miimagen.jpg">
# In Markdown:
![image] https://ejemplo.com/miimagen.jpg)
Or to add a video that plays automatically and in a loop:
<video src="https://ejemplo.com/mivideo.mp4" autoplay loop>
The title section only accepts text.
Optionally, you can add an image from your device (JPG/PNG). This image will be compressed quite a bit (it will be a maximum of 500 pixels wide) so that it can be exported along with the bookmark without the resulting file taking up too much space. This also allows you to export your bookmarks to the cloud and both the text content and the image will be encrypted on the server.
You can also change the bookmark style or activate "Drag Mode" to change its location. Once activated, drag the bookmark to the desired location. To avoid accidentally moving the bookmark, remember to deactivate "Drag Mode" when you no longer need it.
3.3. Share a bookmark
If you want to share a bookmark, click the share button that appears when you open a bookmark (the second one on the left). A personalized link will be created and copied to your device's clipboard and you can easily share it.
If you want to share several bookmarks (as a set), you can find more information in section 11. Import/Export bookmarks/drawings and in 8. Share a map.
3.4. Open in another application
Next to the share button, there is another one that allows you to share your location with other applications or web services.
3.5. Delete bookmarks
You can delete one bookmark or all at once. To delete a bookmark, select it and click on the trash can icon. Confirm by clicking on “Accept”. To delete all bookmarks on the map, go to the red button with the trash can and select "Delete ALL bookmarks". As in the previous case, click “OK” to confirm.
4. Routes
With RS1 Maps you can calculate routes between two or more points and know the distance and time needed to complete them. You have the option of calculating routes on foot or by car. You can also calculate distances in a straight line.
4.1. Route Mode
To generate a route, you first need to click on the "Routes" button (on the right of the viewer). While this mode is activated, you will not be able to edit or delete existing bookmarks.
4.2. Calculate a route
To generate a route, you must first indicate the points of the route in the same way that bookmarks are created (by holding down a point for a brief moment). The minimum number of points needed is two, but you can add as many points as you want (up to a maximum of 25). The first and last points you add will determine the beginning and end of the route (although as you'll see below, you can mark the end of the route as the first point).
Once the points have been added, click again on the “Routes” button and select one of the options to generate the route: “Calculate route (Walk)” or “Calculate route (Car)”. You can choose that the route is circular (that the first point is also the last). The route will be generated and, at the last point of the route, a box will appear with the route data: distance in kilometers and estimated time. Just like creating a bookmark, the coordinates of the point will appear. You can export the route just like you export bookmarks and drawings. If you select the linear route (in a straight line), the partial distance will appear in each of the sections between bookmarks and the total next to the last bookmark.
5. Map controls
Within the map viewer there are a series of “controls”:
5.1. Zoom/Zoom Out
In the upper-left part of the map viewer are the buttons to zoom in (“+”) and zoom out (“-”) the map. It works the same as any other map application.
5.2. Full screen
Just below the zoom buttons is the control to enable and disable the full screen. Press it so that the map covers the entire screen of the device and press it again to return to normal mode. You can also exit the full screen by pressing the Esc key (on computers) or by dragging up from the bottom of the screen (on mobile) to show the navigation buttons and then press the back button. On some mobile devices, when you activate the full screen, you may have to tap on the screen before you can move around the map or select the controls.
5.3. Localization
The "crosshair" icon located on the right side of the viewfinder, allows you to locate yourself on the map using your device's GPS or Wi-Fi. Once you click (and accept the window asking for permission to use the location), your device will try to find your location and, once found, the map will adjust to show it to you.
To turn off geolocation, click on the control again.
5.4. Search for a place
There are more controls on the right side of the viewfinder. The first one (with a magnifying glass icon) allows you to search for places on the map. This feature works regardless of the selected map. Press the control and type in a place. Press Enter and a list of possible locations will appear. Choose the one that applies. The map will zoom in to the selected location.
5.5. Street-level view
The final control on the right side of the map viewer allows you to view street-level imagery, courtesy of Google's Street View service.
To use this feature, tap and drag the orange doll icon (called “pegman”) to the desired location (on mobile devices you may first have to press the icon and then click and drag it again). When you drag you will see that the map marks, in a blue tone, the streets where images are available. Once you release the doll, the image at street level will appear in the viewfinder. You can scroll with the arrows that appear and drag to look around.
To exit the view, click on the arrow that appears at the top left.
6. Display settings
You can adjust some visual parameters of each map by clicking on the gear button next to the map name. You can also change some general settings by pressing the gear button in the main menu. The settings you modify in this section are maintained even if you change maps or play an animation (animation performance may be affected).
6.1. Hide controls
Once you have entered the settings, the first option allows you to hide the map controls. Optionally, you can choose to keep the attribution information that appears in the lower-right corner of the viewer. To show the controls again, simply access the settings again and click on “Show controls”.
Once the controls are hidden, you can activate the full screen by clicking on the button that appears at the bottom of the display settings. Remember that you can leave the full screen even when the control is not visible (more information in the full screen control section).
6.2. Apply a filter
You can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and tone parameters of the image. In addition to these parameters, you can also invert the color of the image. Drag the indicator next to each parameter to adjust it and click “Apply filters” to confirm the changes. To return a setting to its normal value, click on the icon to the right of each parameter.
As I said before, the parameter changes are maintained if you change the map or play an animation.
6.3. Blend layers
This option is very interesting when you have selected more than one map, since it allows you to visually mix two maps in different ways. Once you have selected and displayed the maps in the viewer, access the display settings and click on the box that appears below the “Blend Layers” button. Select one of the mixing modes and click on the said button to confirm. Each mode mixes the maps differently, you can try each one and choose the one that best suits your needs.
To return to normal mode, without blending, select “Normal” and press “Blend layers” to confirm.
6.4. Split screen
In addition to being able to use the opacity control to view two maps at once, you can activate this setting to view the maps on a vertically divided screen. Once you press 'Split Screen' you will be able to see a control in the center of the viewer that divides the two maps. You can move the control by dragging it left or right, or you can also move the map (the two maps will move at the same time).
This control allows you to see both a basemap and a main map and two images of the same map but with a different date (in the latter case, once an animation has been executed and paused so that the two layers can be loaded). Some maps don't support split-screen.
To turn off the control, go back to the display settings and click “Merge screen”.
6.5. Legend
Some WMS maps include a legend to better understand the map. If you activate this option and the map is compatible, the legend will appear in the lower right part of the viewer.
6.6. Map-specific information
Many WMS maps include an advanced feature called "GetFeatureInfo". This feature allows you to access information about a specific point on the map. Similar functionality has also been added to some ArcGIS maps, and in OSM-based tile maps ("OpenStreetMap", for example) it can give information about nearby points of interest. If you enable this option and the map supports it, clicking on an area of the map will bring up a window with information.
7. Add an custom map
If the map you're looking for isn't in the list, you can easily add it. RS1 Maps is compatible with the most popular map server protocols (WMS, XYZ), in addition to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World maps. It all starts by clicking on the “Add other maps” button (the second button in the second row of buttons with the “+” symbol), selecting the protocol, adding the URL of the map and clicking on “Add”. To delete an added map, simply tap the button next to its name. To delete all external maps at once, tap the red button with a trash can symbol and select "Delete ALL custom maps".
7.1. Map servers (WMS, XYZ, etc.)
To add a WMS, XYZ or ArcGIS map, the first thing is to select the appropriate protocol in “Map Type”
Once selected, type (or paste) the address of the map in the next box.
In WMS maps and in some ArcGIS maps, you need to choose a layer from the map. You can include the name of the layer in the corresponding box. If you don't know the name of the layer in a WMS map, you have the option of searching for it using the “Search for Layers” button. This exclusive service searches the file that defines the map for the available layers and displays them in a simple list (ordered alphabetically), located in the same place where the desired layer is typed. Once you click the “Search for Layers” button, its name will change to “Loading” while the service collects the available layers. Once loaded, the list of layers will appear and you only have to select the layer you need.
This WMS layer search service may not be completely stable and may fail sporadically.
You can add a date for maps that support it. You have to add it in the exact format that the map allows. When using the layer search service, if you select a layer with a time series, the “Date” field will be automatically filled with the default date used by the map, so you can modify it following the necessary format.
7.2. Add GeoJSON, KML, GPX, etc.
You can also add GeoJSON, KML, GPX, CSV or SHP (in this case, compressed as ZIP) files that you have on your device. Just click on the corresponding button (“Load file”) and select the file.
Files are uploaded to the device itself, not to any server. For this reason, you cannot include local files when sharing a map.
In some GPX files (for example those from the OpenTracks mobile application), you can access route data such as distance and time.
CSV files must include the column names in the first row (and be separated by commas). The column referring to latitude should be named "latitude" and the column referring to longitude should be named "longitude".
8. Share a map
You can share the map, or in other words, save the current state of the map for quicker access later. All parameters are saved (except the date for time series maps). Any external maps you've added are also saved, but not the files you've uploaded. Optionally, you can choose to hide the header (to show only the map) or include the list of bookmarks provided you've previously exported it to the cloud (remember that if the list is private, it will ask for the password to view it). Bookmarks and drawings that are not uploaded to the cloud are not included, but you can export them to a file and share that file.
Once you click on the “Share” button (third button in the second row of buttons), a window will appear with a link with all the parameters mentioned above that you can copy (by clicking on “Copy link”) and paste anywhere.
9. Cloud options
In the main menu, you'll see a cloud-shaped button. The options in this section are only activated when there is a cloud list loaded on the page.
9.1. Save changes
This option allows you to overwrite the list with any changes you've made to the bookmarks. Once pressed, type in the password and confirm. Remember that the “Bookmarks -> Export -> To the Cloud” menu is used to create new lists in the cloud, not to modify an existing one.
9.2. Privacy
By default, cloud lists are private, meaning that in order to view them, you must enter your password. But if you want to share a list with others, you can make it public. So, anyone with the link to your list (more information in 8. Share a map) or have your code (to import the list from the “Bookmarks -> Import -> From the Cloud” menu), you can view its contents. The password is always required to modify the list, change your privacy, or to remove it from the cloud.
Once you access the “Privacy” section, you will be able to see if the list is private or public and change its situation.
9.3. Reload
Click it if you want to reload the list that is in the cloud (discarding the changes you haven't saved). It can be useful for loading lists that are updated in real time.
9.4. Unlink
“Unlink” works when you don't want to continue working with the list in the cloud (but you don't want to delete it). It's a synonym for “disconnecting from the cloud”. Any bookmarks you have on the map won't be erased, but if you want to interact with the cloud list again, you'll have to import it again.
9.5. Delete from the cloud
As the name suggests, this option allows you to delete a list of bookmarks from the cloud. Remember that, once deleted, it cannot be recovered, so be sure to make a local copy of the bookmarks if you want to save them.
10. Draw on the map
You can draw shapes on the map and even export them to a file. Select one of the buttons on the left of the viewer to start drawing.
After activating the selected shape, mark points on the map just as you would create bookmarks. After that, return to pressing the button for the chosen shape.
Once you have created the shape, you can select it to edit its properties or to delete it.
11. Import/Export bookmarks/drawings
You can export your bookmarks and/or drawings to save them on your device or in the cloud for later import. Just tap the star-shaped button. Tap the green icon of the list you want to export locally. To export to the cloud, tap the grey icon.
To import bookmarks and/or drawings to the map, tap the orange button of the list you want to import them to (you can create a list first if you don't want to use an existing one). Select whether to import from the cloud or from a local file. It's very simple and the bookmarks and/or drawings will appear exactly as you created them.
Note: When you import a list, the list title and description are also imported.
11.1. The cloud
If you choose to save your bookmarks in the cloud, they will be sent to a server (specifically, a “bucket” without public access to Amazon S3) and will be saved encrypted. Once you select what you want to export to the cloud, you'll need to enter a password. By default, bookmark lists are private, so they can only be accessed with a password (more information on private and public lists later).
Once exported, the page will return a code that you must save (in addition to the password), since it identifies the list on the server. With that code, you can import it later or share it (more information in 8. Share a map).
Once you have created the list in the cloud, if you want to save subsequent changes you have to access the "Cloud" menu (it will now be blue) and click on "Save changes". Enter the password and accept.
There are limitations to the number of bookmarks that can be exported, but the server can support just over 10000 bookmarks per list.
Important: Always keep a local copy of your bookmarks/drawings. If you forget the list code or password, it is impossible to recover it.
In section 9. Cloud options explain more aspects of cloud lists.
11.2. Local file
You have the option to choose your preferred file format: GeoJSON, KML, GPX, or CSV. GeoJSON is the recommended format as it is the only one that saves all drawings and bookmarks with their properties. Use one of the alternative formats only when you need to import the file into another program that does not support GeoJSON. After selecting the format, choose a location and name for the file (on mobile devices you may not be able to choose the name) and confirm.
You can also export drawings to SVG for editing with programs such as InkScape. Note that only drawings that are currently displayed on the screen are exported.
11.2.1 GeoJSON
GeoJSON is a standard JSON-based geolocation format that, in short, is a simple text file that you can open with any program that opens files such as “.txt”. It follows a simple format to define the bookmarks with their coordinates and their content. The basic structure of the file is this:
{
“type” :"FeatureCollection”,
“features”:
[{“type” :"Feature”,
“geometry”: {"type” :"Point”, "coordinates”: [-0.40895909070968633,42.141294633114576]}, “properties”: {"name” :"My title”, "description” :"My description”, "id” :"17086147477786"}},...
]}
Each element enclosed within the square brackets and with the properties “type”, “geometry” and “properties” is a bookmark. As you can see, if you want to edit the coordinates or the content of the bookmarks outside the page, you can easily do so. However, I recommend that you do not edit the “id” field, as it has a unique value for each bookmark.
In addition to bookmarks, if you have created any drawings on the map, these will also be exported (including color and fill options).
11.2.2 KML
KML files, like GeoJSON files, are text files that you can easily edit with any program. KMLs are based on XML notation and are also used for geolocation. Its basic structure is as follows:
<? xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8”? <Point><coordinates>>
<description>Coordinate
<name>Bookmark</name>: %3Cbr/%3E41.206730</description>, -1.416689 -1.4166893948652184,41.20673022235484
</coordinates></Point> <kml xmlns="http://www.opengis.net/kml/2.2"><Placemark><ExtendedData><Data name="id"><value> 17086147477786</value>
</Data>
</ExtendedData>
</Placemark>
</kml>
Each “Placemark” tag contains the information of a bookmark: “name” (title), “description”. Within the “Point” label, the “coordinates” label is included with the coordinates: longitude, latitude. Within “ExtendedData”, the label <Data name="id">includes the “id” of the bookmark, which uniquely identifies it. As with GeoJSON files, you can easily edit these fields, except for the “id” field. You will notice that the characters >, <, & do not appear in the description, etc. This is to avoid problems when importing the file: these characters are replaced by its Unicode code (“%3C” for <, for example). For this reason, editing the description directly in the file can be more complicated than with a GeoJSON.
With the KML format, in addition to bookmarks, you can export lines that you have created in Drawing Mode. Their color and other shapes that you have created (rectangles, polygons and circles) are not exported.
11.2.3 GPX
The GPX format is the most used for recording routes with GPS. It's similar to KML (it's also based on XML notation).
The basic structure of a GPX file for storing bookmarks is this:
<? xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8”? > <gpx xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1" version="1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1 http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1/gpx.xsd" xmlns:mapasrs1="http://mapas.rs1.es/schema.xsd"><wpt lat="42.247042724600405" lon="-0.6035814765401516">
<desc>Coordinate
<name>Bookmark</name>: %3Cbr/%3E41.206730</desc>, -1.416689
<extensions>
<mapasrs1:id>17083592034587</mapasrs1:id>
</extensions>
</wpt>
</gpx>
Within each “wpt” tag, the data of a bookmark are indicated: title (“name”) and description (“desc”), in addition to the “lat” and “lon” coordinates and the ID.
As with KML, some characters are converted to their corresponding Unicode code to avoid problems when importing.
With the GPX format, in addition to bookmarks, you can export lines that you have created in Drawing Mode. Their color and other shapes that you have created (rectangles, polygons and circles) are not exported.
11.2.4 CSV
CSV files are the simplest. They are plain text files (like the rest) in which each line represents a bookmark (except the first one that constitutes the header).
The structure of a CSV file for saving bookmarks is as follows:
“id”, "latitude”, "longitude”, "name”, "description” “17262392317770", "42.3757165605738", "1.2744140625000002", "My title”, "My description”
“17262392323106", "40.363263945821934",” -8.041992187500002", "Bookmark”, "Coordinates: 40.363264, -8.041992"
As you can see, each value separated by commas represents a parameter of the bookmark, following the order indicated in the header. All values must be in quotation marks. For this reason, I recommend not using double quotes (” “) within the description of a bookmark, as they are removed when importing the file. You can use single quotes ('').
With the CSV format, only the bookmarks are saved. The drawings you have made on the map are not exported.
12. Search for Points of Interest (POI)
In the main menu, there is a button shaped like a magnifying glass and the letters "POI": these are the acronyms in English for "Points of Interest". With this option you can search for points such as shops, public services, sports areas, etc. within the area of the map that is currently being displayed. This search is different from the one that can be carried out with the search control integrated into the viewer, which searches for towns and streets.
Since it only searches for "POI" within the visible area of the map, if you leave this area you will have to run the search again.
Appendixes
Appendix 1: Map Search Engines
In the following links you can find more WMS (and other types) services that you can use:
- European Environment Agency
- Spatineo Directory
- Open EU Datasets
- IDEE Geoportal (Spain)
- ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
- National Weather Service (USA)
- Countries borders in GeoJSON
- GeoSeer
Appendix 2: Libraries used on the page
- Leaflet
- brunob/leaflet.fullscreen
- perliedman/leaflet-control-geocoder
- Esri Leaflet
- Esri/esri-leaflet-renderers
- Esri/esri-leaflet-vector
- w8r / esri-leaflet-legend
- mapbox/togeojson
- Iván Sánchez Ortega/Leaflet.GridLayer.GoogleMutant
- Raruto/leaflet-pegman
- ProminentEdge/leaflet-measure-path
- Leaflet/Leaflet.MarkerCluster
- ghybs / Leaflet.MarkerCluster.Freezable
- showdownjs/showdown
- digidem/leaflet-side-by-side
- w8r / L.Circle.toPolygon
- Leaflet / Leaflet.Editable
- Leaflet / Path.Drag.js
- calvinmetcalf / shapefile-js
- Google Maps Javascript API
- maptiler / leaflet-maptilersdk
- maplibre / maplibre-gl-leaflet
- Leaflet / Leaflet.TileLayer.NoGap
- tyrasd / osmtogeojson
- Open-Meteo
- Copernicus DEM
- Remix Icon
- Overpass API
Appendix 3: Community bookmark lists
If you have created a bookmark list that you think might be useful to others, you can contact me to add it to this section. Remember that the list has to be in the cloud and be public.
To add a list I'll need your code (e.g.: 12345678), your link (8. Share a map) with the map, location and zoom that you consider most appropriate, and a brief explanation of what the list contains.
Lists:
(incomplete) list of webcams in the Windy.com API (by Ricardo).
There are almost 23000 bookmarks, it takes a few seconds to load.
Code:
Link:
* Due to server limitations, this list can only be shared with a direct link to the GeoJSON file (you can download and import it as a local file).
List of webcams in the EarthCam network (by Ricardo).
It includes EarthCam's own webcams (almost 300), not those of affiliates.
Code: 17149892692430
Link: https://mapas.rs1.es/en/?z=3.5&lat=36.795537&lng=-94.719051&id=17149892692430
List of webcams (affiliates) of EarthCam (Ricardo's).
It's a larger list (4500 bookmarks) with affiliate webcams.
Code: 17150958238622
Link: https://mapas.rs1.es/en/?z=3&lat=33.290087&lng=15.292968&id=17150958238622
Appendix 4: Examples of use
visible/infrared satellite
Map showing the visible satellite when it is available and the infrared when it is not.
Rain radar
Map showing rain radar over a region.
Satellite over America
GOES visible/infrared satellite image (America) with labels of places and borders.
Special Protection Areas for Birds (ZEPA)
Image that marks these protected areas of the Natura 2000 Network.
Zaragoza (1956 - Present)
Split screen showing images of Zaragoza in 1956-1957 and today.
Drawing sample
It shows the shapes you can create on a map.
https://mapas.rs1.es/en/?z=5&lat=40.430224&lng=-3.779297&id=17270038621196
Bookmarks sample
The different styles that can be applied to bookmarks.
Appendix 5: Other similar pages
If the services on this page do not convince you, you can, in addition to sending me your suggestions, consult these pages similar to RS1 Maps:
- https://mapgoose.com/draw-on-map
- https://m.scribblemaps.com/
- https://mapviewer.org/
- https://wms-viewer-online.appspot.com/indexmb.html
- https://maphub.net/map
- https://idee.es/visualizador
- https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/draw/
- https://www.atlist.com/
- https://mapme.com/
- https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/new/
- https://facilmap.org/
Appendix 6: How to take high-resolution screenshots
Although this page does not have a dedicated option to save a map as an image (because it is difficult to get it to work with all maps), you can take screenshots the traditional way, using your device's shortcuts (remember that you have the option to hide the controls if you don't want them to appear).
These screenshots will be at the resolution of your device's screen. But if you're looking for a higher resolution, here's a little trick (it only works on computers, not mobiles, though):
- Turn on developer mode in your browser (usually activated with the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + I).
- Turn on responsive design view (it's an icon shaped like a mobile phone).
- You'll see a list of devices. Click on it and look for an option similar to "Edit List".
- Create a new device with the desired resolution: for example, for a 4K image, add a device with the dimensions of 3840 pixels wide and 2160 pixels high.
- Once created, just select it, adjust the map (use the browser's zoom out option to see the whole page) and click on the screenshot button (camera icon).
Appendix 7: Known issues
Horizontal or vertical lines sometimes appear (Chromium-based browsers): In Chromium-based browsers (and possibly also in Opera and Safari), when using tile maps, horizontal and vertical lines appear at certain zoom levels. I have added a script that reduces this effect, although at the cost of increasing the size of each tile by 1px, so slight differences between tiles may be noticeable.
Sometimes the latest available satellite image does not load: It may happen that the browser caches satellite images and they are only updated when a specific date is selected. The solution is to clear the browser cache or manually select the most recent date.
(Firefox Mobile): After using the keyboard and pressing a button (or hiding the keyboard), a white bar appears: The bar disappears when you tap on the screen.