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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 (03/24/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

Mapping Challenge Update (03/24/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

Almost 50 points have been edited since our last update. Most of these are new points - nice work!! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/10/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

Mapping Challenge Update (03/10/22): City / Town Halls in Georgia & South Carolina

Volunteers are diving in feet first with over 100 edits since we launched this challenge! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. ...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

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

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NEW TNMCorps Challenge for Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma!

NEW TNMCorps Challenge for Fire Stations in Texas and Oklahoma!

Texas and Oklahoma are scheduled for US Topo production soon, so here’s a fire stations challenge for these states! Like our previous challenge, this...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania

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

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

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

Our mission to revisit some of the earlier states that participated in city halls challenges continues with a new challenge focusing on city / town...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Less than 200 points remain - WE CAN DO IT!! Don't forget to check for points with no edit history!

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/24/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (02/24/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge is SO CLOSE! Volunteers contributed over 100 edits since our last update, so keep up the great work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/24/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (02/24/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

This challenge is SO CLOSE! Only a few points in Indiana remain! AWESOME! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/17/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (02/17/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge is getting SO CLOSE! Volunteers contributed over 100 edits towards this challenge since last week; over 90% of those are new points...

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