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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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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): Schools in MO

Calling all Peer Reviewers! There are several Missouri schools with a green border that need to be reviewed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): Schools in TX

Texas saw more heavy lifting over the last week with approximately 600 edits since our last update. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

Mapping Challenge Update (12/10/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

Volunteers added over 90 points since this challenge was launched - SPECTACULAR!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/03/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (12/03/20): Schools in MO

This challenge is moving along steadily with almost 250 edits since last week! This includes approximately 50 points that were removed either because...

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/03/20): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (12/03/20): Schools in TX

This challenge saw some heavy lifting since it was launched with over 500 edits. This includes more than 60 missing schools that were added and almost...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NE & WY!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NE & WY!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges shift to the Midwest with a new challenge for city/town halls in Nebraska and Wyoming!

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/24/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (11/24/20): Schools in MO

Updates are early this week due to the upcoming holiday. Despite the shorter reporting period, volunteers still contributed approximately 120 edits...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in TX!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in TX!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges continue in the south with a new challenge for schools in Texas!  Features participating in this challenge include General...

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TNMCorps Newsletter – November 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – November 2020

The National Map Corps November 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 6) is now available.

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