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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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Validating Cemeteries With SaltyHiker

Validating Cemeteries With SaltyHiker

 Featuring another dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer who, as part of The National Map Corps, is helping to map the Nation.

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/28/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/28/2020): Schools in MS & AL

This challenge is moving along nicely with ~300 edits since last week!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

This challenge is now finished!  Thank you to everyone who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/28/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/28/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge!  There are now several green points that need to be reviewed.  

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TNMCorps Newsletter – May 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – May 2020

The National Map Corps May 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 3) is now available.

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Almost 300 points came in since we launched this challenge last week - IMPRESSIVE!

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

This challenge is SO CLOSE  to being finished!  Louisiana and Mississippi are looking nice, but Alabama needs some attention.  See our spatial...

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/21/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Calling all Peer Reviewers and Advanced Editors!  Only a small portion of schools in Mississippi and Alabama remain and we need help reviewing them!

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/14/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/14/2020): Schools in MS & AL

This challenge has seen ~280 edits since last week - nice work!  Alas, it's not finished yet; there are still many points that need to be edited or...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in FL!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in FL!

Time to visit the beach!  Here is a new challenge for city/town halls in Florida!

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/14/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/14/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

This challenge is nearing completion with over 100 edits since last week!  This includes ~60 points new points.  See our spatial analysis for tips on...

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Mapping Challenge Update (05/07/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/07/2020): Schools in MS & AL

This challenge is coming along nicely with more than 300 edits within the last week!  Volunteers are also removing obsolete points. However, there are...

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