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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 for City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in LA, MS, & AL!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges approach the Gulf of Mexico with a new challenge for city/town halls in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/09/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/09/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Another 400 edits came in for this challenge over the last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/09/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/09/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

This challenge is coming along nicely with another 30 points added since last week!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Arkansas

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Arkansas

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 AR

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

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

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Step Up to the Challenge

Step Up to the Challenge

Volunteer citizen mappers continue to make significant contributions to the USGS’ ability to provide accurate mapping information to the public...

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/02/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/02/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Over 500 edits came in for this challenge since last week, so keep up the good work!

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in AR

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in AR

This challenge is now finished!  Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Mapping Challenge Update (04/02/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

Mapping Challenge Update (04/02/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

This challenge is coming along nicely with another 60 points added since last week!

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in AR

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in AR

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in MT, ND, & SD

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in MT, ND, & SD

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

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TNMCorps Newsletter – March 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – March 2020

The National Map Corps March 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 2) is now available.

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