Abstract: An approach is provided for automated map object conflict resolution by time-collapsing and normalizing map events received within a time frame. The approach, for example, involves collecting a plurality of map events associated with a bounded geographic area within a designated number of time units from a point of time. The approach also involves initiating a time collapse of the plurality of map events to the point of time by setting timestamp data associated with the plurality of map events to the point of time. The approach further involves extracting one or more map features from the time-collapsed plurality of map events. The approach further involves providing the one or more map features as an output.