[R-sig-Geo] wtms data into R

[Alex M]

On 02/10/2016 04:20 AM, Clay S wrote:
> Is there a quick way to load Web Map Tiling Service (WMTS) data into R?
> 
> Thanks
> 

Theoretically yes, as of GDAL 2.1
http://gdal.org/frmt_wmts.html

there is potential to use rgdal or gdalUtils as noted in this older thread
http://r-sig-geo.2731867.n2.nabble.com/Access-WMS-and-alike-services-from-R-td7586257.html

I'm haven't seen a simple working example yet though.

Of course the other way to got about this is to generate a Leaflet
(There are at least 2 R packages) map with the WMTS plugin and then view
your map in the browser.

Anyone else have working examples?

Enjoy,
Alex