The Overpass API lets you query OpenSteetMap (OSM) data in a variety of ways. It heavily depends on the quality of the data but if you search in well-covered areas then this is a very powerful tool indeed. It can save you literally hours over manual searching.

It’s available via https://overpass-turbo.eu

Unfortunately the script language may take some reading and practice. The OpenStreetMap Wiki is a good place to start – https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API

For searchable items look around here – https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tags

What’s probably the most powerful function for geolocating is its ability to chain clauses so that you can rule out an increasing number of possible locations as you add more things you see in the picture(s) you’re trying to locate.

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