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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 Newsletter – October 2021

TNMCorps Newsletter – October 2021

The National Map Corps October 2021 Newsletter (Vol. 7, Issue 5) is now available.

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Law Enforcement in KS & OK

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Law Enforcement in KS & OK

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/19/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (10/19/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers have made good progress on this challenge with over 300 edits coming in since last week - NICE WORK!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/19/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (10/19/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

This challenge is coming along nicely with 30 new points added since last week! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/14/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (10/14/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

This challenge is moving along nicely with almost 200 edits since last week - SUPERB!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/14/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (10/14/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge with almost 100 edits since last week! Don't forget to check for missing citiy/town halls, too...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement in KS & OK

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement in KS & OK

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

Volunteers are diving in feet first with over 100 edits since this challenge was launched last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

This challenge is coming along nicely with almost 100 edits since last week! Don't forget to check for missing city/town halls, too!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Mapping Challenge Update (10/07/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

This challenge is nearing completion! Help us to bring it across the finish line!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Western Tennessee

With school schedules settling in and the Colorado Schools challenge now complete, we are launching a “spooktacular” challenge to kick off the fall...

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