New England Orienteering Club (NEOC) was founded in

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in 1972 to promote the sport of orienteering and develop suitable maps. Today, NEOC has over 400 members, organizes approximately 40 events per year, and has produced nearly 40 specialized, five color orienteering maps in

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and eastern

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References

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External links

NEOC official website
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