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Vagibond Maps

The #1 source for hobo sign geocoordinate data. Community-powered wayfinding for the housing-flexible lifestyle.

847K+
Signs Mapped
94.7%
Verified
12.8K
Contributors
67
Sign Types

What is Vagibond Maps?

Vagibond Maps is a comprehensive database of hobo signs - the secret symbols used by travelers since the 1880s to communicate information about locations, people, and opportunities.

Our community-verified network helps modern-day travelers navigate any neighborhood with crowd-sourced intelligence about safe camps, friendly residents, available work, and potential dangers.

Features

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Real-Time Signs

Live updates from our global community of contributors.

Peer Verified

Every sign is community-verified for accuracy.

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Safety Alerts

Know about dangers before you encounter them.

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Resource Locator

Find food, water, shelter, and work opportunities.

Learn the Signs

Master the language of the road with COMM 150: Hobo Signs on Cunilingo. Study all 77 symbols with interactive flashcards and earn XP as you learn.

Study on Cunilingo →

For Developers

Build with Vagibond Maps API. Access our hobo sign database programmatically to create navigation apps, safety applications, and research tools. Visit {{SITE_ORIGIN(developers)}}/api/maps for documentation.

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