Overview of the Map Editor
This section will introduce you to each element of the web-based map editor.
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Search Tab
Click on the Search tab to search for the name or type of a structure, another volunteer’s username, or navigate to a location using an address, place name, or set of coordinates.
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Sign In / Profile Tab
Click on the SIGN IN tab to log in to the TNMCorps editor.
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Create Structure Tab
If you notice that a structure collected by TNMCorps isn’t yet represented by a point on the map, then you can create one via the Create Structure tab.
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Challenges Tab
The Challenges tab will open a window listing each active mapping challenge focused on either a specific editing task, or area of interest.
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Restricted Areas Tab
The Restricted Areas tab displays a list of federal lands (NFS, NPS, USFWS, BLM) on which certain structures data cannot be edited (created, updated, or deleted).