Map of Chicago in G-code format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About G-code
Map of Chicago in G-code — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
G-code is a CNC and laser engraver control language. Maps are converted to toolpaths for laser cutting or engraving.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .gcode |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in the G-code map of Chicago
821,603 buildings (22,345 residential, 5,115 commercial, 1,459 industrial, 1,378 religious), 13,591.4 km of roads, 14,733 points of interest, 15 landmarks.
The area covers 607 km², with about 1,353 buildings per km².
Mostly service roads 6,436.4 km, residential streets 4,549.8 km, secondary roads 1,033.4 km.
7.1% of the area is green space.
The map marks 5 parks and 8 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 240, convenience stores — 313, bakeries — 301.
Public transport: 10,286 bus stops, 509 tram stops, 349 metro stations, 202 rail stations.
Main streets: South Ashland Avenue, South Western Avenue, South State Street, North Ashland Avenue, South Halsted Street
Landmarks: Chicago Architecture Center, Museum of Illusions, Vanderpoel Art Museum, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Norwood Park Historical Society
How to use G-code for Chicago
- Select the Chicago map area on the main page
- Choose G-code format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
