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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 (10/29/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/29/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

This challenge is moving along nicely with a handful of points added in Missouri since last week. However, there are still many points to be added in...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

This challenge has picked up great momentum with over 300 edits in the last week. This includes the addition of over 150 new points that were not yet...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge with approximately 30 new points added.  Since this challenge is nearing completion, we...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

CALLING ALL PEER REVIEWERS! This challenge is nearing completion with close to 250 edits since last week. However, there are still several green...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): Cemeteries in Southeastern MO

Volunteers contributed over 300 edits for this challenge since last week. This includes the addition of over 100 cemeteries that were not yet on the...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

This challenge continues to make progress with 50 edits since last week. This includes the addition of approximately 30 new points. However, there are...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

CALLING ALL PEER REVIEWERS! We need help reviewing the remaining green points for this challenge. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): Cemeteries in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): Cemeteries in MO

Our volunteers seem to enjoy editing cemeteries as much as we do! Volunteers have contributed approximately 300 edits since this challenge was...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

This challenge is also gaining momentum with 150 edits contributed in the last week. This includes the addition of approx. 100 new points - AWESOME!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Editing continues for this challenge with approximately 100 edits since last week! This is an excellent challenge for Peer Reviewers with several...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/01/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Mapping Challenge Update (10/01/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

Volunteers contributed over 200 edits to this challenge since last week - THANK YOU! This includes the addition of over 100 new points. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/01/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (10/01/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Volunteers contributed approximately 300 edits in the last week - NICE WORK! This includes the removal of schools that have either closed or are the...

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