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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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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

This challenge is now closed!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in MT, ND, & SD

Mapping Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in MT, ND, & SD

This challenge is coming along nicely with 20 points added since last week and another 80 points edited!

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

Mapping Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished!

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Lightning Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in ID

Lightning Challenge Update (02/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in ID

Our TNMCorps volunteers are truly amazing!  This challenge has been open only one week and is already close to being finished!!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in MT, ND, & SD!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in MT, ND, & SD!

Here's another challenge for city/town halls in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota!

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NEW TNMCorps Lightning Challenge for City / Town Halls in Idaho!

NEW TNMCorps Lightning Challenge for City / Town Halls in Idaho!

Topo maps continue to be updated in the West, so here’s a new challenge for city/town halls in Idaho!

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/30/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

Mapping Challenge Update (01/30/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

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

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TNMCorps Newsletter – January 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – January 2020

The National Map Corps January 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 1) is now available.

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/23/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

Mapping Challenge Update (01/23/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

This challenge is coming along nicely with another 75 points added since last week!  Oregon is mostly complete while Washington is ~50% complete.

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

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

This challenge is now complete!!  Thank you to everyone who contributed!  Here is a time lapse of our volunteer contributions for this challenge:

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