Download OpenStreetMap Data for Alaska
Select an area within Alaska and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Alaska Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Alaska directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Alaska — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Alaska Data Types
Alaska Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Alaska.
Alaska Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Alaska.
Alaska Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Alaska.
Alaska Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Alaska.
Alaska Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Alaska.
Alaska Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Alaska.
Alaska Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Alaska.
Alaska Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Alaska.
How to Download Alaska OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Alaska.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.