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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 (10/03/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/03/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Our volunteers are certainly getting into the Halloween spirit with several edits already coming in since we launched this challenge a few days ago! ...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/03/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Mapping Challenge Update (10/03/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

It's always exciting to see features coming in for our new challenges!  Almost 100 points have already come in for this challenge. It just goes to...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/03/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/03/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Calling all Peer Reviewers and Advanced Editors!  There are still several red and green points for this challenge that need updating.  Please help us...

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NEW Lightning Challenge: Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

NEW Lightning Challenge: Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Here is a “spooktacular” challenge just in time for Halloween!  This challenge will focus on cemeteries in the Michigan counties of Calhoun, Jackson...

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NEW Mapping Challenge: City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

NEW Mapping Challenge: City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

We've launched a new Mapping Challenge! This challenge will focus on City / Town Hall structures in Ohio and West Virginia.

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FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in NJ, NY & PA

FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in NJ, NY & PA

FINISHED!! Our Mapping Challenge for City / Town Hall Structures in the Mid-Atlantic is now complete!

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Mapping Challenge Update (9/26/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (9/26/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Mapping Challenge Update: Schools in Wayne County, Michigan

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TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2019

TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2019

The National Map Corps September 2019 Newsletter (Vol. 5, Issue 4) is now available.

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Citizen Scientist Making a Difference

Citizen Scientist Making a Difference

An engaged volunteer of The National Map Corps crowdsourcing program tells his story about the citizen science project.

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“USGSTaylor” Flying High

“USGSTaylor” Flying High

A dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer with The National Map Corps has reached the top crowdsouring program award.

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TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2019

TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2019

The National Map Corps July 2019 Newsletter (Vol. 5, Issue 3) is now available.

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Volunteers Collect and Edit Over 400K Structure Points!

Volunteers Collect and Edit Over 400K Structure Points!

The National Map Corps volunteers are a force that can't be stopped! In just over a year, volunteers have collected another 100,000 structures points...

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