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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 (6/23/22): Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (6/23/22): Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee

This challenge is nearing completion with over 100 edits contributed towards this challenge since last week - superb! 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for US Pacific Territories

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for US Pacific Territories

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges continue in the Mid-Atlantic with a new challenge for schools in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.! ...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for US Pacific Territories

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for US Pacific Territories

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (6/15/22): Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (6/15/22): Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee

Volunteers have reverified over 500 points since our last update - FANTASTIC! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (6/15/22): US Pacific Territories

Mapping Challenge Update (6/15/22): US Pacific Territories

Since our last update, volunteers have added a net total of over 30 new points across all the territories - thank you for helping to update The...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement Entities in Kentucky and Tennessee!

TNMCorps mapping challenges shift back to the mainland with a new challenge for law enforcement features in Kentucky and Tennessee! This is an...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Post Offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Post Offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (6/2/22): US Pacific Territories

Mapping Challenge Update (6/2/22): US Pacific Territories

This challenge is gaining momentum as volunteers have already verified most of the pre-existing seed data! Don't forget to check for missing features...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Post Offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Post Offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for US Pacific Territories!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for US Pacific Territories!

Calling all Editors!! Are you interested in a unique project? The USGS is working on updating our US Pacific Territories layers. We need your help...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Alabama

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Alabama

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

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