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Points of Interest Overlay

Learn about the Points of Interest Overlay, including the definition, benefits, tips, coverage and update frequency.

Available with any of the following subscriptions: 

  • All plans

Definition

Our Points of Interest overlay includes official place names for the United States. It represents a wide range of geographic features that provide context and detail to your map. It is derived from OpenStreetMap (OSM), a collaborative, open geographic database built and maintained by a global community of contributors.

 Points of interest are labeled and organized by class. These classes include:

  • Attractions
  • Civic & Financial
  • Community & Education
  • Health & Emergency
  • Outdoor & Nature
  • Property Concerns
  • Retail & Dining
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Transportation
  • Airports

Key Benefits

  • Provides general reference for real estate professionals and buyers who are seeking a better familiarity of their area
  • Provides context for real estate professionals and buyers who are evaluating a specific property

Tip:  Click on a points of interest icon to see a pop-up with information on the name, type and elevation of each point of interest.

Limitation:  GNIS data is generally considered to be accurate, though errors in naming and positional precision can occur.

Coverage

United States of America

Update Frequency

Quarterly