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When you hear the term web map, what comes to mind first? You might have thought of a road map – maps created to help you get from one place to another. However, there are many other types of maps that use the same mapping conventions.
Mapbox is built from open specifications to serve all types of maps, not just road maps. Open specifications solve specific problems so the solution is simple and direct.
This guide runs through all the open specifications Mapbox uses.
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If you aren’t familiar with Mapbox, you need to correct that oversight.
There are Starter (free to start) and Basic ($5/month) plans, so it isn’t a burden to learn the basics.
Maps offer a familiar way to present information to users.