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Map Collections

Browse and curate public collections of existing maps under /collections and /c/<slug>

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Map Collections

Mapiry collections group existing public maps into curated public pages.

Where to Find Them

Use these routes to browse collections:

  • /collections for the collection index
  • /c/<slug> for an individual collection page

What They Are

Collections are editorial wrappers around existing public maps.

They are useful when you want to:

  • group related maps into a single browseable page
  • add collection-level title, subtitle, description, and CTA copy
  • keep public discovery pages focused on a specific theme or use case

How They Work

Collections only link to existing public maps. They do not duplicate map data.

When a collection groups items:

  • a region label is used when one exists
  • if no region label is provided, the page falls back to the map's country

That fallback keeps collection sections readable even when curation data is sparse.

What They Are Not

Collections are not:

  • liked-map folders
  • a full page builder
  • a copy of the underlying maps
  • an automatic content generator

Current Model

The current collection model keeps publishing and namespace control on the Mapiry side.

  • collections remain public only when published
  • public pages render crawlable text and structured data
  • reserved names stay Mapiry-controlled