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Use the filters below to browse through science snippets, press releases, and other news. The National Map Corps also releases quarterly newsletters as a way to connect with volunteers and highlight their contributions. Articles cover a wide range of topics including tips and tricks on the editing process, fun facts about unusual structures, and volunteer recognition, among others. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/26/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (10/26/23): Schools in Utah

Just over 20 school points without an edit history left in Utah! As always, we appreciate your hard work and dedication to ensuring the data is...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/12/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (10/12/23): Schools in Utah

Not too many school points without an edit history left in Utah, thanks for the hard work! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/04/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (10/04/23): Schools in Utah

This challenge is coming along swimmingly, keep up the good work! And don't forget that volunteers with any editing role can edit points without an...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/28/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (09/28/23): Schools in Utah

This no-edit-history schools challenge in Utah is off to an A+ start! As always, thanks for your hard work and dedication!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Utah!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Utah!

We’ve knocked out New Mexico and are moving northwest to Utah for our next challenge! Just in time for fall, this challenge is focused on school...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulance Points in New Mexico

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulance Points in New Mexico

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances Without an Edit History in New Mexico

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances Without an Edit History in New Mexico

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/07/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Mapping Challenge Update (09/07/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Great job working through these challenging points! Not too many ambulances without an edit history left in New Mexico though, so we'll be closing...

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/31/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Mapping Challenge Update (08/31/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Not too many ambulance points in New Mexico left to go, thanks for keeping this going! TNMCorps volunteers rock!

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/24/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Mapping Challenge Update (08/24/23): Ambulances in New Mexico

Great job tackling these challenging ambulance features in New Mexico! As always, our TNMCorps volunteers are off to a stellar start. Don't forget to...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in New Mexico!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in New Mexico!

We’ve identified one last structure in New Mexico of which there are quite a few no-edit-history points – ambulance services! These are one of the...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Hospitals and Law Enforcement Points Without an Edit History in New Mexico

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Hospitals and Law Enforcement Points Without an Edit History in New Mexico

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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