Documentation

Start here to browse all Locory documentation pages in one place.

All documentation pages

Use the links below to jump directly to the topic you need.

What Is a Locory?

Start with the core definition of a Locory and how that idea fits the map.

What is a Locory?
Locories

Learn what points of interest are, what makes a strong submission, and what helps a Locory get approved.

Learn About Locory
Locory Collections

Learn how collections group related places together and how to use them while exploring the map.

Learn About Collections
Locory Requests (Upcoming)

Learn when to use a request, what information to include, and how requests help missing places get added.

Learn About Requests
Reporting a Locory

Learn when to report a Locory, what issues should be flagged, and what details help reviewers respond.

Learn About Reporting
Locory Comments

Learn how comments add context to a Locory and what makes a comment helpful for other users.

Learn About Comments
FAQ

Read quick answers to common questions about Locories, requests, collections, comments, and reporting.

FAQ
Submission Guidelines

Learn what makes a strong Locory submission and what reviewers are looking for.

Learn About Submissions
Editing a Locory

Learn when to edit a Locory, what updates are appropriate, and when reporting is a better choice.

Learn About Editing
Map Features

Learn how search, filters, featured content, regions, and share links help you explore the map.

See Map Features
Accounts and Roles

Learn what changes when you sign in and how roles can unlock extra capabilities.

Learn About Accounts
Moderation and Review

Learn what statuses like pending, approved, denied, flagged, archived, and review mean.

Open Moderation
Collection Best Practices

Learn how to build focused, useful collections with better naming and organization.

Collection best practices
Sharing and Links

Learn what kinds of map links can be shared and why they are useful.

Learn About Sharing
Community Guidelines

Learn the expectations for respectful, helpful participation across the map.

Community guidelines
Privacy and Safety Tips

Learn practical guidance for avoiding sensitive or overly personal content in public map submissions.

Privacy tips
Troubleshooting

Find quick tips for missing content, pending reviews, filters, and other common issues.

Troubleshooting
Locory Images

Learn why Locories currently use embedded images and how direct image uploads may be added later.

Images
Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding

Learn how geocoding turns place details into coordinates and how reverse geocoding helps identify a location from the map.

Learn About Geocoding
Tags

Learn how tags improve discovery, filtering, and organization across the map.

Learn About Tags
What this section is for
  • Explain map concepts in plain language.
  • Help users understand what content belongs on the map.
  • Give people a clear starting point before they submit or share content.
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