The First Systematic Survey Meets Modern DEM
Mapterhorn is an open-source terrain data pipeline. Its core idea is deceptively simple: take the best available open elevation datasets from around the world, normalize them, and deliver them as a single, seamless, web-ready product. From this unified dataset, Mapterhorn provides a ready-to-use map tile service designed for modern web mapping workflows. The terrain is packaged into PMTiles archives and exposed through a simple tile endpoint, allowing developers to request elevation tiles using standard z/x/y coordinates - just like conventional web map tiles. These tiles can be plugged directly into popular mapping libraries such as MapLibre or Leaflet, making it easy to power hillshading, 3D terrain visualizations, slope analysis, or elevation-aware routing. The PMTiles archives can also be downloaded and self-hosted, giving full control over performance and availability. Roy's Military Map 1747-1752 I’ve created a demo MapLibre GL JS map that uses Mapterhorn to add a digital e...
