We harness open data, AI, and community knowledge to map, model, and build resilience — from flood forecasting to urban mobility, every map we make becomes an asset.
Who We Are
Atlas Geosystems is a global-based geospatial organization dedicating to making every map an asset. We believe communities that understand their geography are better equipped to plan, adapt, and thrive — especially in the face of climate-driven and urbanization challenges.
Working at the intersection of open data, artificial intelligence, and community engagement, we generate spatial insights that empower local governments, NGOs, and communities to make evidence-based decisions.
Our local mapping teams craft community atlases built on lived knowledge, not just satellite data.
From flood risk to settlement growth — the full hydrological and ML modeling pipeline in one place.
From field surveys to dashboards and training — we're with your community at every stage.
From disaster AI in vulnerable watersheds to transport mapping in Kenyan cities — see where our geosystems are at work.
What We Do
From primary data collection in the field to AI-powered modeling and interactive dashboards — we deliver the full spatial intelligence pipeline, tailored to your context.
End-to-end spatial data acquisition using drone photogrammetry, GNSS receivers, satellite imagery, and community field teams. Deployed in ASAL regions, urban centres, and riverine corridors.
Drone · GNSS · Satellite · CrowdsourcingOnline and in-person mapathons using OpenStreetMap, Mapillary, and mobile tools. Local community members trained to generate high-quality, verified geographic data about their own areas.
OSM · Mapillary · Mapathons · Local Dialect MapsHydrological analysis using DEM watershed delineation, SCS-CN surface runoff modeling, SWAT, and HAND methods. Machine learning integration for real-time disaster prediction and early warning.
SWAT · HAND · ML Forecasting · Early WarningMaking meaning out of spatial data — from land use change analysis and urban planning support to infrastructure corridor assessment and resource mapping for development agencies.
QGIS · ArcGIS · Remote Sensing · Spatial AnalyticsProduction of community atlas map catalogues — referenced to geographical delineations, historical disaster data, and current socioeconomic indicators. Every atlas is a community asset.
Community Atlas · Resource Maps · Disaster MapsStructured training programs for communities, governments, NGOs, and institutions. From GIS fundamentals to drone operations and mapathon facilitation — delivered in community studio centres.
GIS Training · Drone Ops · Mapathon FacilitationBuilding transport community maps for sustainable urban mobility in Kenyan cities and beyond. Integrating street-level imagery, road network data, and mobility patterns for urban planners.
Urban Mobility · Road Networks · Street-Level ImagingLeveraging satellite-based technologies for land cover classification, vegetation monitoring, solid waste mapping, and change detection at scale — combining Sentinel, Landsat, and drone data.
EO · Sentinel · Landsat · Change DetectionInteractive, web-based dashboards for visualizing disaster risk, resource distribution, and community data. Designed for ease of use by local stakeholders with minimal technical background.
Web Dashboards · GIS Portals · Data VizOur Methodology
Every Atlas Geosystems project follows a rigorous, community-anchored process — from open data collection through machine learning modeling to community-validated outputs.
Cataloguing historical disaster records, satellite imagery, hydrological data. Integration of OSM, HDX, met stations.
Online and physical mapathons with global volunteers and local community members.
Watershed delineation, SCS-CN, SWAT, and HAND modeling automated in Python and R.
Interactive dashboards and community atlas catalogues designed to be maintained locally.
Model validation by community stakeholders and partner organizations after every event.
Disaster Forecast Initiative
Our predictive models close the gap between data availability and community readiness — building early warning systems that speak the language of the people they protect.
"The measure of success is not data produced — it is lives protected."
Community First
"Disasters begin and end in communities. It is the people living there who understand the what, the where, and the when."
We don't map communities — we map with communities. Local knowledge is not supplementary data; it is the foundation. Every map we produce is grounded in lived experience and verified by the people it serves.
Our community engagement model spans training, mapping, validation, and long-term stewardship — ensuring geospatial tools remain accessible long after project completion.
01 — Education
Local learning environments in community halls, schools, and offices where mappers are trained and mentored.
02 — Mapping
Online and physical mapping sprints with global volunteers and local representatives producing verified spatial data.
03 — Validation
Disaster prediction models tested and refined with local organizations, ensuring real-world accuracy and trust.
04 — Stewardship
Atlas maps designed to be owned and updated by local teams — spatial assets that grow more valuable over time.
We work exclusively with open-source and open-data platforms — transparent, reproducible, and accessible. We also train institutions and governments on these tools.
Whether you're a community, institution, NGO, government, or individual mapper — there is a role for you.
Partner with us to build a community atlas or establish a studio centre for geospatial training.
Partner With Us →Integrate geospatial intelligence into disaster contingency plans and resilience programs.
Get in Touch →Join our mapathons. No experience required — we provide training and mentorship.
Sign Up →Whether you have a project in mind, want to partner, or just want to learn more about open mapping in Kenya — we'd love to hear from you.
Nairobi, Kenya
info@atlasgeosystems.org
+254713867157