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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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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge! Cemeteries in Southeast Missouri!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge! Cemeteries in Southeast Missouri!

Now that school schedules are settling in and the Ohio/Michigan/Indiana Schools challenge is underway, we are launching a “spooktacular” challenge...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

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

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TNMCorps Newsletter – September 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – September 2020

The National Map Corps September 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 5) is now available.

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/24/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (09/24/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Volunteers contributed almost 800 edits in the last week - EXCEPTIONAL!! This includes approximately 200 points that were removed due to either the...

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FINISHED! City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

FINISHED! City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges shift to the Midwest with a new challenge for city/town halls in Illinois and Missouri!

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/17/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (09/17/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Our marvelous volunteers have contributed almost 300 edits since last week - SPECTACULAR! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/17/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Mapping Challenge Update (09/17/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Almost 200 new points have been added since last week - NICE WORK!  Since this challenge is nearing completion, we performed our spatial analyses to...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/10/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (09/10/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

This challenge saw an astounding 650 edits since last week - IMPRESSIVE! There are still many green points that need to be reviewed, making this an...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/10/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Mapping Challenge Update (09/10/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Volunteers edited over 100 points since last week - nice work!  This includes the addition of ~40 new points. 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/03/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (09/03/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

This challenge saw over 700 edits in the last week - AMAZING!

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