static maps
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static maps are a way to show a map as an image on a web page without requiring a javascript library.
IndieWeb Examples
Aaron Parecki
Aaron Parecki uses a PHP Static Maps library to display static maps on his event posts as well as on walk/run/bike/drive posts when shown in the list view.
- http://aaronparecki.com/events/2015/07/15/1/homebrew-website-club
- http://aaronparecki.com/metrics?before=2015-07-25-194625
Jeena
Jeena Paradies uses the the OSM static map service to display static maps under pictures with geo data to show where they were taken. He also caches every picture to go easy on the free service.
Marty McGuire
Marty McGuire uses a PHP library staticMapLite — with Stadia's map tile service hosting Stamen's Toner tiles — to display static maps on his checkin posts. staticMapLite caches tile images once created.
- Example checkin post: https://martymcgui.re/2023/10/26/182502/
- Blog post about the map setup: https://martymcgui.re/2023/09/23/this-map-is-made-for-you-and-me/
Code
Services
- http://staticmap.openstreetmap.de/
- Data visualization studio Stamen offered map tile service at https://maps.stamen.com/ until 2023-09-01.
- Stamen announcement of partnership with and move to Stadia
- Stadia's announcement
- Stamen-to-Stadia migration guide
- Requires creating a Stadia account. They offer a free tier.