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The results are in! 3D Nation Study report now available

The results are in! 3D Nation Study report now available

An improved national elevation program has the potential to generate $13.5 billion in new benefits each year if it meets all needs and once fully...

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USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1

USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1

The USGS is pleased to announce the release of the National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDPlus HR) National Release 1 downloadable staged product. The...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Georgia!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Georgia!

Since the VA, WV, MD, D.C. schools challenge is now complete, we’re kicking off the autumn season by launching another “spooktacular” challenge...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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Now Available: USGS makes it easier to create hydrography features from 3D elevation data

Now Available: USGS makes it easier to create hydrography features from 3D elevation data

Users of the USGS National Hydrography Dataset will now be able to more easily create hydrography information from elevation data from 3D Elevation...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina!

We're moving back down south to Georgia and South Carolina for a fire stations challenge! This challenge mostly contains points which need to be peer...

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Maps and Imagery for Hurricane Response

Maps and Imagery for Hurricane Response

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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