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The National Map Corps - Volunteer Map Editor
ORGANIZATION: The National Map Corps - U.S. Geological Survey
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352 people are interested
The National Map Corps - Volunteer Map Editor
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is recruiting volunteers to collect and update USGS geographic data. Similar to how other online crowdsourcing cartographic applications allow anyone to collect, edit, and use geographic data through an online map editor, the USGS has developed an online editor customized to our data needs that allows volunteers to contribute data to The National Map. We are looking for people like you to work with us to collect data for the USGS. The data you will collect during this project will be loaded into The National Map.
If you have access to the Internet and are willing to dedicate some time editing map data we hope you will consider participating! You do not need to live in any particular area to participate. Our editing guidelines explain how you can contribute data from anywhere.
Our volunteers range in age from 16 to 90 and include students, retirees, and folks exploring career options in GIS, Geography, and other mapping related fields. Most volunteers are just looking for a way to give back.
Visit us at: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/tnm-corps to learn more!
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About The National Map Corps - U.S. Geological Survey
Location:
US Geological Survey NGTOC, Box 25046, MS510, Denver, CO 80225, US
Mission Statement
Science for a Changing World
Description
The National Map Corps (TNMCorps) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) citizen science effort which supports the National Geospatial Program by providing structures data for The National Map and US Topo Maps. Volunteer Map Editors update several different structure types including hospitals, cemeteries, post offices, schools, city halls, and fire stations, among others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Internet Research
- Problem Solving
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Any time you are willing to commit is welcome.
- Internet access. Basic internet research skills. Basic computer skills. Map reading helpful.