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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 (02/25/21): Schools in CA & NV

Mapping Challenge Update (02/25/21): Schools in CA & NV

Volunteers contributed over 300 edits since this challenge was launched last week. This includes the removal of points that are either closed or the...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/25/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Mapping Challenge Update (02/25/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Volunteers added over 200 new points since our last update - NICE WORK!!

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/25/21): Fire Stations in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (02/25/21): Fire Stations in AR

This challenge saw over 150 edits since last week - AWESOME! 

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/18/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Mapping Challenge Update (02/18/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Points are starting to come in for this challenge with approximately 20 new points added since it was launched last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/18/21): Fire Stations in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (02/18/21): Fire Stations in AR

Volunteers contributed over 100 edits to this challenge since it was launched last week - NICE WORK!! 

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in CA & NV!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in CA & NV!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges continue on the Pacific coast with a new challenge for schools in California and Nevada!  This is an excellent challenge...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in TX

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in TX

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/11/21): Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

Mapping Challenge Update (02/11/21): Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge as more edits come in!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in CA & NV

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in CA & NV

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 NC!

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

Our last coastal challenge for city halls went so well that we thought we’d do another one in a coastal state, this time in North Carolina!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AR!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AR!

TNMCorps mapping challenges shift back to the east with a challenge for fire stations in Arkansas! This is an excellent challenge for Standard Editors...

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