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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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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Washington and Oregon!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Washington and Oregon!

WA and OR are coming up on the Topo production schedule, so we’re sticking to those states, this time with a focus on ambulances! Again, we'll be...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Washington and Oregon

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/13/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (04/13/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

We decided to keep this challenge rolling for one more week since there are still over 150 no-edit-history school points and 26 points needing to be...

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/06/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (04/06/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

With just over 300 no-edit-history school points to go, we'll be running this challenge for one more week. TNMCorps volunteers are always up for a...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/30/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (03/30/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Wow! TNMCorps volunteers have edited another 700 school points with no edit history in Washington and Oregon since last week. There are just over 400...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/21/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (03/21/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps volunteers are still on a roll! They've edited another 700 school points with no edit history since last week, with just over 1200 points to...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/16/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (03/16/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps volunteers are acing this challenge so far with over 700 no-edit-history points edited since last week! - Keep up the gold star work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/09/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (03/09/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Over 500 school points without an edit history have been edited in Washington and Oregon in the last week! TNMCorps volunteers are at the top of their...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/02/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (03/02/23): Schools in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps volunteers are off to an A+ start with this no-edit-history schools challenge in Washington and Oregon! Close to 200 points have been edited...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Washington and Oregon!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Washington and Oregon!

We're sticking around Washington and Oregon for this next challenge focusing on schools. We will be prioritizing points with no edit history again...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

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

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