Why does CoMaps seem to not understand addresses? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Debs@lemmy.zip to c/CoMaps@sopuli.xyz

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There is a frustrating issue with the CoMaps work flow. If I copy an address from Google maps into the CoMaps search bar, the application cannot find it.

For example, if I copy the address listed for the Portland Art Museum into CoMaps search:

1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

The search result varies. Sometimes it is:

Southwest 18th Avenue, 1219

Sometimes it is for the entire road:

Southwest Park Avenue

Is there a syntax issue here? You would think this would be a very easy find.

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[-] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Its why I don't use it. When I can put an address in it and I can actually navigate to that address, I will switch.

It does work if you have the GPS coordinates by the way. But unfortunately I can't recommend it until that issue is resolved. I think the main issue is its source data. Yes I'm aware I can add addresses, but that doesn't help me with actually using the app.

[-] zyphlar@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

Can you let us know which address or city or province you're trying to search in? Many areas don't have the data in OpenStreetMap.

this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2026

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