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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 (01/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

Mapping Challenge Update (01/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in WA & OR

This mapping challenge is moving along nicely with another 30 points added!

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

Mapping Challenge Update (01/16/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

Calling all Peer Reviewers and Advanced Editors! This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished!! 

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NEW Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Washington and Oregon!

NEW Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Washington and Oregon!

Topo maps will soon be updated for western states, so here’s a new challenge for city/town halls in Washington and Oregon!

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

Mapping Challenge Update (01/06/2020): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

This challenge is close to being finished with over 100 points added since our last update - nice work!  However, there are still several green points...

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FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in MI

FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in MI

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

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Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

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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Mapping Challenge Update (12/18/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Mapping Challenge Update (12/18/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Here is the weekly update for this challenge!

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/18/19): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

Mapping Challenge Update (12/18/19): City / Town Hall Structures in UT, NM, & AZ

Here is the weekly update for this challenge!  If you're looking for a break from the snow and the cold, come take a virtual tour of the southwest...

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NEW Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona!

NEW Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona!

Topo maps in the West will soon be updated, so we've opened a new challenge for city/town halls in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona!  

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FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/12/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Mapping Challenge Update (12/12/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Michigan is coming along nicely with almost another 100 points added!  Keep up the nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/05/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Mapping Challenge Update (12/05/19): City / Town Hall Structures in MI

Michigan is coming along nicely with another 100 points added!

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