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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 (04/21/22): City / Town Halls in Arkansas

Mapping Challenge Update (04/21/22): City / Town Halls in Arkansas

Another 35 points have been added since our last update - SPECTACULAR! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/14/22): City / Town Halls in Arkansas

Mapping Challenge Update (04/14/22): City / Town Halls in Arkansas

Volunteers have added over 40 points since this challenge was launched - EXCELLENT! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/14/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Mapping Challenge Update (04/14/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

This challenge is getting so close to completion! There's still a handful of green points needing review. 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/07/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Mapping Challenge Update (04/07/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

This challenge is nearing completion as volunteers contributed approximately 200 edits since our last update - awesome! 

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

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

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

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

Our mission to revisit earlier challenge states nears completion as we shift to the southern Midwest with a challenge for city/town halls in Arkansas!

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/31/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Mapping Challenge Update (03/31/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Volunteers contributed over 250 edits towards this challenge since last week - nice work!! Don't forget to check for points with no edit history...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/31/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

Mapping Challenge Update (03/31/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

This challenge is SO CLOSE! Only a handful of communities remain! See our spatial analysis for tips on which communities these may be. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/24/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Mapping Challenge Update (03/24/22): Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma

Volunteers have contributed over 400 edits since our last update - AMAZING!!! Look at how much the western and central parts of Oklahoma have filled...

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