--- title: "MapTiler Landform | Schema" description: "A global vector tileset representing prominent topographic features." --- > For AI agents: a documentation index is available at [/llms.txt](https://docs.maptiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of all pages are available by appending .md to any URL. # MapTiler Landform schema The vector tile schema describes how the vector data is organized into different thematic layers and which attribute and values each layer contains. This is useful for writing a map style. MapTiler Landform is a tileset that contains prominent topographic features—such as mountain peaks, volcanoes, saddles, cliffs, and ridgelines. Features with elevations include values in both metres and feet. Explore the tileset in the interactive map viewer, check the date of the last update, use it as vector tiles, etc. [Go to MapTiler Landform](https://cloud.maptiler.com/tiles/landform/) ## Maps with this tileset [![Outdoor map](https://cloud.maptiler.com/static/img/maps/outdoor-v4.png) Outdoor ](https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/outdoor-v4/)[![Topo map](https://cloud.maptiler.com/static/img/maps/topo-v4.png) Topo ](https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/topo-v4/)[![Winter map](https://cloud.maptiler.com/static/img/maps/winter-v4.png) Winter ](https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/winter-v4/) ## Definition of layers The MapTiler Landform tileset contains the following layers: ## cliff [#](#cliff) Lines representing vertical or near-vertical natural drop in terrain topography. ### Fields Features of this layer have no attributes. ### Min zoom: `13` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## cliff\_area [#](#cliff_area) Polygons representing vertical or near-vertical natural drop in terrain topography. ### Fields Features of this layer have no attributes. ### Min zoom: `9` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `False` ## cliff\_label [#](#cliff_label) Lines with names representing vertical or near-vertical natural drop in terrain topography. ### Fields ### name Primary (local or official) name of the cliff. Examples: - `White Cliffs of Dover` - `Pålstovebrotet` - `Untere Zeterklippe` ### name:{code} Localized name of the cliffs in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). ### Min zoom: `13` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## mountain\_range\_centroid [#](#mountain_range_centroid) Layer containing point labels for named mountain ranges. ### Fields #### name Primary (local or official) name of the mountain range. Examples: - `Alps` - `Himalayas` - `Rocky Mountains` #### name:{code} Localized name of the mountain range in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). #### rank Importance of the mountain range. Continental mountain range and more known mountain ranges have lower rank. Values: - `10` - `20` - `30` ### Min zoom: `0` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## mountain\_range\_label [#](#mountain_range_label) Layer containing labels representing the mountain ranges. ### Fields #### name Primary (local or official) name of the mountain range. Examples: - `Alps` - `Himalayas` - `Rocky Mountains` #### name:{code} Localized name of the mountain range in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). #### rank Importance of the mountain range. Continental mountain range and more known mountain ranges have lower rank. Values: - `10` - `20` - `30` ### Min zoom: `0` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## peak [#](#peak) Layer containing points representing the tops (summits) of hills or mountain. ### Fields #### customary\_units Indicates the customary unit used to display a peak elevation in its country. Values: - `ft` - `m` #### ele Elevation in meters. Min value: - `-1090` Max value: - `8849` #### ele\_ft Elevation in feet. Min value: - `-3576` Max value: - `29032` #### iso\_a2 Country code in ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 format. Examples: - `CH` - `DE` - `US` #### name Primary (local or official) name of the peak. Examples: - `Matterhorn` - `Mount Saint Elias` - `Zugspitze` #### name:{code} Localized name of the peak in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). #### rank Importance of the peak. Higher peaks and peaks with name have lower rank. Min value: - `1` Max value: - `231` #### worldview Defines the geopolitical perspective from which a feature is represented. More geopolitical world views are listed in [Worldviews](#worldviews) section. | worldview | description | | --- | --- | | `ch` | geopolitical world view of Switzerland | | `us` | geopolitical world view of USA | | `jp` | geopolitical world view of Japan | Examples: - `worldview:ch=recognized -> name=Denali` - `worldview:us=recognized -> name=Mount McKinley` Values: - `recognized` - `unrecognized` ### Min zoom: `7` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## ridge [#](#ridge) Lines representing a hill or mountain landform with a continuous elevated crest. ### Fields #### class Distinguishes between a `ridge` and an `arête`. The term `arête` refers specifically to a sharp, narrow, rocky ridge. Values: - `arete` - `ridge` ### Min zoom: `13` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## ridge\_label [#](#ridge_label) Lines with names representing a hill or mountain landform with a continuous elevated crest. ### Fields #### class Distinguishes between a `ridge` and an `arête`. The term `arête` refers specifically to a sharp, narrow, rocky ridge. Values: - `arete` - `ridge` #### name Primary (local or official) name of the ridge or arête. Examples: - `Filo Noroeste` - `Kozí chrbát` - `Tschingelgrat` #### name:{code} Localized name of the ridge or arête in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). ### Min zoom: `13` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## saddle [#](#saddle) Points representing the lowest point along a ridge or between two mountain tops. ### Fields #### class Distinguishes between a `mountain_pass`, which is the highest point of a road, railway, or path crossing a mountain crest, and a `saddle`, which refers to a topographic depression between two peaks. Values: - `mountain_pass` - `saddle` #### customary\_units Indicates the customary unit used to display a saddle elevation in its country. Values: - `ft` - `m` #### ele Elevation in meters. Min value: - `-670` Max value: - `7907` #### ele\_ft Elevation in feet. Min value: - `-2198` Max value: - `25942` #### iso\_a2 Country code in ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 format. Examples: - `CH` - `DE` - `US` #### name Primary (local or official) name of the mountain pass or saddle. Examples: - `Col du Grand Saint-Bernard` - `Newfound Gap` - `Thorong La` #### name:{code} Localized name of the mountain pass or saddle in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). #### rank Importance of the saddle. Higher saddles and saddles with name have lower rank. Min value: - `1` Max value: - `70` ### Min zoom: `7` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## valley\_label [#](#valley_label) Layer containing labels representing the vallyes. ### Fields #### name Primary (local or official) name of the valley. Examples: - `Altmühltal` - `Bald Eagle Valley` - `Reppischtal` #### name:{code} Localized name of the valley in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). ### Min zoom: `7` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## volcano [#](#volcano) Points representing tops (summits) of a volcano. ### Fields #### customary\_units Indicates the customary unit used to display a volcano elevation in its country. Values: - `ft` - `m` #### ele Elevation in meters. Min value: - `-3800` Max value: - `6891` #### ele\_ft Elevation in feet. Min value: - `-12467` Max value: - `22608` #### iso\_a2 Country code in ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 format. Examples: - `CH` - `DE` - `US` #### name Primary (local or official) name of the volcano. Examples: - `Etna` - `Mount Saint Helens` - `富士山` #### name:{code} Localized name of the volcano in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents [ISO 639 language code](#languages). #### rank Importance of the volcano. Higher volcanoes and volcanoes with name have lower rank. Min value: - `1` Max value: - `19` #### status Status of the volcano. Values: - `active` - `dormant` - `extinct` - `inactive` - `unknown` #### submarine Indicates whether the volcano is located underwater. Values: - `False` - `True` ### Min zoom: `7` ### Max zoom: `14` ### Unique id `True` ## worldviews [#](#worldviews) List of possible geopolitical world views available in MapTiler Landform. ### Fields #### worldview:{code} Defines the geopolitical perspective from which a feature is represented. `{code}` represents ISO 3166-1 country code. Values: - `ae` (United Arab Emirates) - `at` (Austria) - `be` (Belgium) - `ca` (Canada) - `ch` (Switzerland) - `cz` (Czechia) - `de` (Germany) - `es` (Spain) - `fi` (Finland) - `fr` (France) - `gb` (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - `ie` (Ireland) - `in` (India) - `it` (Italy) - `jp` (Japan) - `kr` (Republic of Korea) - `kw` (Kuwait) - `pl` (Poland) - `us` (United States of America) ## languages [#](#languages) List of possible languages available in MapTiler Landform. Read more in the article about [Change language in a map](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/map-design/change-language-in-a-map). ### Fields #### name:{code} Localized name of the feature in a specific language (when a translation exists that is different from the primary `name`). `{code}` represents ISO 639 language code. Values: - `am` (Amharic) - `ar` (Arabic) - `az` (Azerbaijani) - `be` (Belorussian) - `bg` (Bulgarian) - `bn` (Bengali) - `br` (Breton) - `bs` (Bosnian) - `ca` (Catalan) - `co` (Corsican) - `cs` (Czech) - `cy` (Welsh) - `da` (Danish) - `de` (German) - `el` (Greek) - `en` (English) - `eo` (Esperanto) - `es` (Spanish) - `et` (Estonian) - `eu` (Basque) - `fa` (Persian) - `fi` (Finnish) - `fr` (French) - `fy` (Western Frisian) - `ga` (Irish) - `gd` (Scottish Gaelic) - `he` (Hebrew) - `hi` (Hindi) - `hr` (Croatian) - `hu` (Hungarian) - `hy` (Armenian) - `id` (Indonesian) - `is` (Icelandic) - `it` (Italian) - `ja` (Japanese) - `ja_kana` (Japanese Kana form) - `ja_rm` (romanization of Japanese) - `ja-Latn` (romanisation of Japanese since 2018) - `ja-Hira` (Japanese Hiragana form) - `ka` (Georgian) - `kk` (Kazakh) - `kn` (Kannada) - `ko` (Korean) - `ko-Latn` (romanization of Korean) - `ku` (Kurdish) - `la` (Latin) - `lb` (Luxembourgish) - `lt` (Lithuanian) - `lv` (Latvian) - `mk` (Macedonian) - `mt` (Maltese) - `ml` (Malayalam) - `nb` (Norwegian Bokmål) - `nl` (Dutch) - `nn` (Norwegian Nynorsk) - `no` (Norwegian) - `oc` (Occitan (post 1500)) - `pa` (Punjabi) - `pnb` (Western Punjabi) - `pl` (Polish) - `pt` (Portuguese) - `rm` (Romansh) - `ro` (Romania) - `ru` (Russian) - `sk` (Slovak) - `sl` (Slovene) - `sq` (Albanian) - `sr` (Serbian, Cyrillic) - `sr-Latn` (Serbian) - `sv` (Swedish) - `ta` (Tamil) - `te` (Telugu) - `th` (Thai) - `tr` (Turkish) - `uk` (Ukrainian) - `ur` (Urdu) - `vi` (Vietnamese) - `zh` (Chinese) - `zh-Hant` (Traditional Chinese) - `zh-Hans` (Simplified Chinese) ## License With the use of this API, you must visibly credit these attributions: [© MapTiler](https://www.maptiler.com/copyright/) [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)