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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 (04/15/21): Fire Stations in TN

Mapping Challenge Update (04/15/21): Fire Stations in TN

Volunteers made significant progress on this challenge with close to 170 edits since last week. This includes the removal of points representing...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/08/21): City / Town Halls in KY & TN

Mapping Challenge Update (04/08/21): City / Town Halls in KY & TN

This challenge saw some heavy lifting with over 130 edits since it was launched - NICE WORK!!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/08/21): Fire Stations in TN

Mapping Challenge Update (04/08/21): Fire Stations in TN

This challenge is starting to pick up momentum! Volunteers have contributed over 40 edits since this challenge was lanuched - keep up the good work!  ...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KY & TN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KY & TN!

Here’s a new challenge for City / Town Halls in Kentucky and Tennessee!  

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in TN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in TN!

TNMCorps mapping challenges continue in the east with another challenge for fire stations in Tennessee! This is an excellent challenge for Standard...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NC

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NC

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AR

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AR

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in CA & NV

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in CA & NV

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/25/21): City / Town Halls in KS & OK

Mapping Challenge Update (03/25/21): City / Town Halls in KS & OK

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge with 40 edits since our last update! See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AR

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AR

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

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