Map of Guernsey in DXF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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About DXF
Map of Guernsey in DWG: 8 373 buildings as closed polylines on dedicated layers, 681 km of roads classified by type, 2 184 points of interest — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, ready to open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, nanoCAD. Every feature type on its own layer, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Buildings — closed polylines on dedicated layers
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
- Points of interest — points/blocks tagged by category
What the file carries
The DXF file for Guernsey: features are split into named layers, the feature name and its OpenStreetMap link are written into the drawing (XDATA), the full tag set is not carried.
File size
The expected size of the DXF file for Guernsey is about 14.9 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | CAD |
| File extension | .dxf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in the DXF map of Guernsey
8,373 buildings (3,814 residential, 28 commercial, 53 industrial, 22 religious), 681.0 km of roads, 2,184 points of interest, 50 landmarks.
The area covers 3,818 km², with about 2 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 168.1 km, service roads 163.3 km, residential streets 87.2 km.
0.2% of the area is green space.
The map marks 19 parks and 21 water bodies.
Key amenities: hotels — 61, restaurants — 98, cafes — 73.
Public transport: 714 bus stops, 2 tram stops, 3 rail stations.
Drawing contains 8,373 buildings and 681.0 km of roads separated by layers. Compatible with all CAD software.
Main streets: Route de Cobo, Vazon Road, Route des Talbots, La Grande Rue, La Route de la Forêt
Landmarks: Royal Guernsey Militia Regimental Museum, Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Sark during WW2, 201 Squadron (RAF) Museum, Guernsey underground military museum
How to use DXF for Guernsey
- Select the desired Guernsey area on the map
- Choose DXF format and export
- Open in AutoCAD, QGIS, or FreeCAD
- All features are organized into classified layers
How to open the drawing: units are metres (projected coordinates, not degrees). If the screen is empty after opening, the file is not empty: use Zoom Extents (show all; in AutoCAD, the ZOOM → E command or a double click of the mouse wheel).
Programs that open DXF
FAQ: DXF for Guernsey
What's the difference between DXF and DWG?
DXF is an open text format readable by any CAD software. DWG is a binary AutoCAD format with higher precision. Choose DXF for compatibility.
