thank you all for the links and notes. ~viraj
On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:08 AM, Gavin Towey <gto...@ffn.com> wrote: > Openstreetmap.org is as close as you'll get. I'd be surprised if they have > shapes for cities beyond just lat/lon point data, but they should have shapes > data for zips, counties, states and countries if I recall correctly. > > -----Original Message----- > From: vegiv...@gmail.com [mailto:vegiv...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Johan De > Meersman > Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 7:59 AM > To: viraj > Cc: mysql@lists.mysql.com > Subject: Re: map polygon data for popular us cities > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM, viraj <kali...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> dear list, >> where can i find a list of map polygons for united states cities? any >> open database? or tool to obtain correct coordinates? >> > > A bit offtopic here, but I suspect that most such databases will be > proprietary and thus payable through the nose. Have a look at the > OpenStreetMap project, I suspect their database might be accessible under > some open license. > > -- > Bier met grenadyn > Is als mosterd by den wyn > Sy die't drinkt, is eene kwezel > Hy die't drinkt, is ras een ezel > > IMPORTANT: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual > to whom, or entity to which, it is addressed and may contain information that > is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. > If you are NOT the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, > dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly > prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply > to the sender immediately and permanently delete this email. Thank you. > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
