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 Package: usmap
-Version: 0.6.3
+Version: 0.6.3.9999
 Title: US Maps Including Alaska and Hawaii
 Description: Obtain United States map data frames of varying region types (e.g. county,
     state). The map data frames include Alaska and Hawaii conveniently placed to the
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+# usmap 0.6.3.9999
+
+
+
 # usmap 0.6.3
+Released Saturday, October 21, 2023.
 
 * Update package author email and website.