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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 (01/06/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (01/06/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge gains momentum with almost 300 edits since our last update - SPECTACULAR! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/06/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (01/06/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Volunteers contributed over 150 edits since our last update - NICE WORK!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

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 NY, NJ & PA

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

Our mission to revisit the earlier states that participated in city halls challenges continues with a new challenge for city / town halls in New York...

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/21): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/21): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

This challenge gains momentum as volunteers have edited over 150 points since this challenge was launched - NICE WORK! 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

SO CLOSE! This challenge is nearing completion with another 150 points added! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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

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

Here’s a new challenge for fire stations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana! This challenge has something for each user role with several points that have...

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge For Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge For Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/09/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Mapping Challenge Update (12/09/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Another 100 points have been added since our last update - GREAT WORK! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/09/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (12/09/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers contributed almost 600 edits since our last update - SUPERB! 

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