Bulletin of Surveying and Mapping ›› 2026, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (1): 1-6.doi: 10.13474/j.cnki.11-2246.2026.0101

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“One Map”: conceptual analysis,technological foundation and application practice

HUANG Wei, GONG Yinxi, ZHANG Hongping   

  1. National Geomatics Center of China, Beijing 100083, China
  • Received:2025-10-29 Published:2026-02-03

Abstract: In the context of modernizing national governance capabilities,“One Map” has become an important pathway for promoting cross-departmental operational synergy and innovation in digital governance models.However,its conceptual connotation,technological foundation,and development trajectory have not yet been systematically reviewed.This paper aims to provide a systematic conceptual analysis and practical review of “One Map”. The study adopts methods of literature review,conceptual discrimination,and case synthesis.It systematically traces the theoretical origins and evolutionary trajectory of “One Map”, reviews its application practices in sectors such as smart cities,water conservancy,and emergency management,and focuses on analyzing the strategic positioning,practical needs,and governance logic of “One Map” construction in the natural resources sector.The study shows that: “One Map” is not a singular technology but rather an integrated concept that fuses ideas from geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data infrastructure (SDI), “single source of truth” (SSOT), and “common operating picture” (COP), with digital twin representing its future development direction; “One Map” has become a common “spatial foundation” in multi-sectoral applications; and the natural resources sector is constructing an authoritative,unified,and conflict-free national territorial spatial digital base (the “One Map 1.0” stage) through top-level design.The study posits that the essence of “One Map” has evolved from a technical methodology into a data-driven governance model and a tool for institutional reform.The current construction of this digital base is its foundational stage,while its evolution toward more advanced forms,such as digital twins and knowledge services,presents a profound challenge for working mechanisms,demanding a shift from “operational fusion” to “governance restructuring” This transition is key to enhancing national governance capabilities in the future.

Key words: One Map, digital governance, natural resources, spatial data infrastructure, single source of truth

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