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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 (12/01/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (12/01/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

The TNMCorps Editor is back online and volunteers have already contributed 400 edits since our last update! This includes ~100 new points - SUPER!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/01/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Mapping Challenge Update (12/01/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Volunteers contributed over 120 edits since our last update, most of which are new points! GREAT WORK! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining...

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/18/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Mapping Challenge Update (11/18/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Volunteers added almost 100 new points since last week - SPECTACULAR!  See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities.

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/18/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (11/18/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers edited over 200 points since last week - SUPERB!  

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in TX

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in TX

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/21): City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan

Volunteers contributed over 60 edits towards this challenge, most of which are new points! AWESOME!  See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining...

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers contributed almost 400 edits since last week - SUPER!  

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NEW TNMCorps Lightning Challenge for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan!

NEW TNMCorps Lightning Challenge for City / Town Halls in Ohio & Michigan!

Now that our initial collection efforts have wrapped up, we’re going to revisit a few of the earlier states to make sure that all eligible city/town...

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/04/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (11/04/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers contributed over 400 edits towards this challenge since last week - EXCELLENT!  

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Texas

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Texas

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/28/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (10/28/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts, OH MY! Volunteers contributed almost 500 edits towards this challenge since our last update! SPOOKTACULAR!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/28/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (10/28/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Trick or treat! More and more points are added with each round of updates! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities.

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