Download OpenStreetMap Data for North Carolina
Select an area within North Carolina 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 North Carolina Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for North Carolina directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on North Carolina — 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 North Carolina Data Types
North Carolina Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across North Carolina.
North Carolina Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in North Carolina.
North Carolina Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout North Carolina.
North Carolina Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in North Carolina.
North Carolina Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in North Carolina.
North Carolina Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across North Carolina.
North Carolina Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in North Carolina.
North Carolina Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout North Carolina.
How to Download North Carolina OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within North Carolina.
- 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.