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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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March 23, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/23/2020): Schools in GA & SC

Our volunteers are truly amazing with 550 edits coming in for this challenge since it was launched!

March 23, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/23/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in GA & SC

This challenge is coming along nicely with almost 60 points added since it was launched!

March 23, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/23/2020): Schools in AR

This challenge is close to being finished with only 14 unedited points remaining and 3 points awaiting review!

March 23, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/23/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in AR

This challenge is close to being finished! However, there are still some points that have yet to be added.

March 12, 2020

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in GA & SC!

As we continue to prepare states for US Topo map production, we have another challenge for schools in Georgia and South Carolina! Features...

March 12, 2020

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in GA & SC!

TNMCorps mapping challenges continue in the southeast with another challenge for city/town halls in Georgia and South Carolina!

March 12, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/12/2020): Schools in AR

This challenge is close to being finished! However, there are still a few unedited points out there waiting to be reviewed.

March 12, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/12/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in AR

This challenge is coming along nicely with over 20 points added since last week!

March 5, 2020

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in MT, ND, & SD

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

March 5, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/05/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in AR

Another 50 points have been added since last week! Nice work!

March 5, 2020

Mapping Challenge Update (03/05/2020): Schools in AR

Over 400 edits have come in since the last week! Amazing!

March 4, 2020

Mapping the Nation with Buz

A dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer with The National Map Corps endorses participation in TNMCorps project.