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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 Fire Stations in Mississippi

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Mississippi

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

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

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

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in MS

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in MS

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IA & MN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IA & MN!

Here’s a new challenge for City / Town Halls in Iowa and Minnesota!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in CO!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in CO!

With back-to-school season upon us, TNMCorps Mapping Challenges shift to the High Plains and Rocky Mountains as we launch a new challenge for schools...

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

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

TNMCorps mapping challenges continue in the Midwest with a new challenge for law enforcement features in Kansas and Oklahoma! This is an excellent...

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TNMCorps Newsletter – July 2021

TNMCorps Newsletter – July 2021

The National Map Corps July 2021 Newsletter (Vol. 7, Issue 4) is now available.

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/22/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Mapping Challenge Update (07/22/21): City / Town Halls in AK

This challenge is SO CLOSE! There's just a few remaining points that need to be confirmed. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/22/21): Fire Stations in MS

Mapping Challenge Update (07/22/21): Fire Stations in MS

This challenge is nearing completion with over 100 edits since last week - SUPERB!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/15/21): Fire Stations in MS

Mapping Challenge Update (07/15/21): Fire Stations in MS

Another 100 points came in for this challenge since last week - NICE WORK!!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/15/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Mapping Challenge Update (07/15/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge! See our spatial analysis for tips on which communities may still need to be collected.

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/08/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Mapping Challenge Update (07/08/21): City / Town Halls in AK

More and more points are coming in! Keep up the good work!

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