Community idea
Lighthouses and beacons
Document coastal and harbour lights, whether active, disused, or ruined.
Last updated: 17 July 2026
A matching community is already live. You can still start a related atlas for a different area or focus.
What you would map
Lighthouses and beacons communities pin real-world places on a shared map so people can find, photograph, and catalogue them together.
Geography is up to you: a single city, a whole country, or a worldwide atlas.
- Active
- Disused
- Ruin
- Minor light
What to record on each pin
Each entry should help the next person find the place again and understand why it belongs here.
- Accurate coordinates (stand at the spot when pinning, where safe and lawful)
- Clear photos that show the subject and its setting
- A short, searchable title
- Operational status: active, disused, ruin, or minor light
- Approximate tower height and year built if known
- Access notes: public viewpoint vs private land
Why a shared atlas helps
Coastal lights sit in remote spots. A shared map helps spotters plan routes and preserve records of lights that may later be demolished or relocated.
Spreadsheets and private photo albums do not compound. A public community map grows with every contribution and becomes findable on SpotterAtlas and search engines.
How to start this community
Use Start this community to open the create wizard with a ready brief. Edit the name, description, and categories for your area, then publish when you are ready.
After launch, seed a handful of quality pins, set SEO title and description in Manage settings, and invite contributors.
- Suggested fields to consider: Year built, Tower height (m), Heritage listing.