This is my first major mapping project on OpenStreetMap, and I’m calling it the StephenvilleTX Project. I’ve been spending a lot of time refining the roads and overall layout of the city, and it’s been both an exciting and challenging experience. One of my main goals is to improve overall road accuracy before moving on to fine-tuning the local businesses and points of interest.

To help ensure precise positioning, I recently took a drive around Stephenville with my GPS running.
My recent GPS trace helps align the map more accurately than just relying on satellite imagery. Capturing these traces, along with taking my own photos, has been a rewarding challenge, even if it’s hard not to nitpick over every last pixel of road placement.

On the technical side, I’m still learning to navigate JOSM. The learning curve is definitely steep, but I’m enjoying the process and feeling more confident every day. My prior experience doing DoorDash and Lyft around town has given me a strong sense of Stephenville’s geography, and it’s been a huge help in knowing where to refine details and ensure data accuracy.

If any other mappers are working in this area, I’d be happy to collaborate. Need fresh GPS traces or specific location photos? Just let me know. I’m excited to continue improving the map together and creating something that truly reflects the city’s layout and character!