So I know there are some really great open source map applications for mobile devices such as OsmAnd and CoMaps, but I have been finding myself wishing they were available as desktop applications (on Linux).

I wanted to ask if anyone is aware of something like this or what is recommended. I know some are available via a browser, but I would really enjoy something that supports offline maps for a desktop.

Personally, I would like this for standard map needs (locating things locally), but also for doing stuff like planning out camping trips. It would be nice to be able to for example, bring my laptop camping, and be able to reference a map of the area on there and take notes about the trails and whatnot.

This would be especially handy for when I got back to an internet connection, because then I could add to the OpenStreetMap data using those notes.

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[–] BRINGit34@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If you want to get really into it QGIS is pretty much the best way to make custom maps. It takes some work but you can make very specialized maps. You can import a lot of information and some of the information can be made by you.

The only good example I can think of off hand is importing tracks from something like organic maps. Allowing you to plot trails without requiring internet. (Probably still requires gps from your phone)

It's probably overkill most of the time tho

[–] golden_zealot@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Interesting nonetheless, thanks!