Quartz·1 min read·easy
You can now visit 85,000 square miles of the UK in Minecraft
✦AI Summary
The UK's Ordnance Survey has released open-source mapping data that allows users to explore 85,000 square miles of Great Britain within the game Minecraft. This initiative provides a free, interactive way for the public to engage with national geographic data.
Why it matters
It demonstrates an innovative approach to public data accessibility and digital engagement with national infrastructure.
Visiting Great Britain just got cheaper and a whole lot more low-resolution. The Ordnance Survey (OS), the official mapping body of the country, just made available…
technologyculturetravel
✦
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in