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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 (02/04/21): Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

Mapping Challenge Update (02/04/21): Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

Volunteers have already contributed over 400 edits to this challenge since it was launched last week - IMPRESSIVE!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in TX

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in TX

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/28/21): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (01/28/21): Schools in TX

This challenge is SO CLOSE to completion! Another 150 edits came in since last week, leaving just over 150 points that need to be reviewed. Keep up...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in CA & NV

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in CA & NV

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges continue along the Pacific Coast with a challenge for fire stations in California, Nevada, and Arizona!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in MO

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in MO

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

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TNMCorps Newsletter – January 2021

TNMCorps Newsletter – January 2021

The National Map Corps January 2021 Newsletter (Vol. 7, Issue 1) is now available.

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/21/21): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (01/21/21): Schools in TX

This challenge is nearing completion with just over 300 points remaining!

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/21/21): City / Town Halls in CA & NV

Mapping Challenge Update (01/21/21): City / Town Halls in CA & NV

Volunteers continue to make headway on this challenge with another 40 points added since last week.  However, there are a handful of communities in...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/14/21): City / Town Halls in CA & NV

Mapping Challenge Update (01/14/21): City / Town Halls in CA & NV

Volunteers jumped in feet first with almost 30 new points added since last week. That's pretty good, considering volunteers need to sift through what...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/14/21): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (01/14/21): Schools in TX

Volunteers continue to make headway on this challenge with approximately 400 edits since last week. This includes over 200 points that were deleted...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MO

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MO

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

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