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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 (05/07/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (05/07/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

This challenge is moving along nicely with another 100 edits in the last week!  This includes more than 20 new points that were added.  See our...

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/30/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (04/30/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Another impressive week with ~500 edits since our last update!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/30/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (04/30/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

These maps are filling in with another 100 points added since last week!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in GA & SC

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in GA & SC

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/23/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (04/23/2020): City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL

Almost 250 points have come during the last week! That's IMPRESSIVE!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/23/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (04/23/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Points are already starting to come in for this challenge!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in GA & SC

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in GA & SC

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MS & AL!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MS & AL!

Features participating in this challenge include General Schools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools.

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/16/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/16/2020): Schools in GA & SC

This challenge is nearing completion with only 40 points left to be reviewed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

This challenge is nearing completion!  However, there are still a few points that have yet to be collected.  See our spatial overlay analysis for tips...

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