Verify checkbox functionality for major lakes on dummy GeoJSON file upload

[SAUMILDHANKAR]

Issue created with ChatGPT models' help¹

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Description

Verify that uploading a demo GeoJSON file named Major Lakes.geojson automatically creates a new checkbox entry inside the Map Data Layers UI window on the map².

The checkbox behavior is already connected to the repository architecture through the existing layer controls logic³. Contributors mainly need to upload a small demo GeoJSON file into the fixtures folder and verify that the checkbox appears automatically in the UI⁴.

Please check with the maintainer team for access to the private repository file referenced below¹.

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Goals

• Upload demo Major Lakes.geojson file into fixtures folder¹
• Verify a new checkbox appears automatically in Map Data Layers²
• Keep PR scope small and beginner-friendly³
• Optionally verify layer visibility toggle behavior⁴

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Implementation Instructions

• Create a small demo GeoJSON file named:

Major Lakes.geojson

• Upload the file into:

public/fixtures/

Repo path:¹

https://github.com/OpenSourceFellows/map_dashboard_hackathon/tree/main/public/fixtures

• Run the project locally²
• Verify that a new checkbox automatically appears inside the Map Data Layers UI³
• Take a screenshot showing the checkbox rendered in the UI⁴

Relevant layer controls file (private repo):¹

[LayerControls.tsx](https://github.com/OpenSourceFellows/map-dashboard/blob/main/src/components/Map/LayerControls.tsx?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Optional stretch goal:²

• Checking/unchecking the checkbox toggles a visible demo map layer
• Contributors may use dummy GeoJSON data for testing

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Expected Functionalities

Automatic Checkbox Rendering

• Uploading the GeoJSON file creates a new checkbox automatically¹
• Checkbox appears next to existing map layer controls²

Optional Layer Toggle

• Checking checkbox displays demo layer on the map³
• Unchecking checkbox hides the layer⁴

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Notes

• This is intended to be a very small beginner-friendly issue¹
• Uploading the GeoJSON file and verifying checkbox creation is sufficient for completion²
• Optional layer toggle behavior is not required³
• Please ask maintainers for private repo access if needed⁴

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Acceptance Criteria

• Major Lakes.geojson added to fixtures folder¹
• Checkbox appears automatically in Map Data Layers UI²
• Screenshot included in PR showing checkbox rendering³
• GeoJSON file structure is valid⁴
• Optional: checkbox toggles demo map layer visibility¹

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Resources

¹ [map_dashboard_hackathon fixtures folder](https://github.com/OpenSourceFellows/map_dashboard_hackathon/tree/main/public/fixtures?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
² [GeoJSON Specification](https://geojson.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
³ [React Conditional Rendering Documentation](https://react.dev/learn/conditional-rendering?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
⁴ [Material UI Checkbox Documentation](https://mui.com/material-ui/react-checkbox/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Reference Figma Design:
[[OpenNature Map Figma Design](https://www.figma.com/design/eRcnlUKzSsIJv3JcOMddwU/OpenNature-Map?node-id=5771-3944&t=PvHYPjlEBBF151A0-0&utm_source=chatgpt.com)](https://www.figma.com/design/eRcnlUKzSsIJv3JcOMddwU/OpenNature-Map?node-id=5771-3944&t=PvHYPjlEBBF151A0-0&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[SAUMILDHANKAR]

Hi @reblekah Thank you for picking up this issue My name is Saumil one of the maintainers of the project.
Just want to check are you able to get hold of a dummy Geojson file, there are many in the fixtures folder in our repo so you can use them as well after tweaking and that might work as well. In any case would love to hear where you are at in this issue and if you have any blockers please let me know and thank you so much for your contribution