landgrab

A python script to download vector tiles which contain a feature on OpenStreetMap.

Requirements

• the python requests module: http://docs.python-requests.org/en/latest/user/install/#install

Usage

python landgrab.py [osm id] [zoom level] [optional list-only flag]

• Manhattan Island: python landgrab.py 3954665 15
• Manhattan Island, list of tiles only: python landgrab.py 3954665 15 1
• Rhode Island: python landgrab.py 392915 12
• Indiana: python landgrab.py 161816 9
• Alaska: python landgrab.py 1116270 6 (broken)

Test your downloads by viewing them on http://geojson.io/

Todo:

• handle shapes which cross the International Date Line