Atlas of Finland
Suomen kartasto = Atlas of Finland = Atlas över Finland
Finland · · 1960
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Ena L. Yonge · 1962
This article is a comprehensive review of regional atlases, written by Ena L. Yonge. The author begins by noting that, given the ever-increasing flood of atlases from around the world, individual reviews of each publication are impossible; therefore, a summary survey is adopted. She also stresses that no single reviewer can be sufficiently expert in all aspects of geography, cartography, and linguistics to render sound critical judgments. The roughly one hundred regional atlases discussed are grouped primarily by continent or large region and then arranged alphabetically by country. In the European section, the author evaluates national and thematic atlases from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, and other countries, covering topics such as road transport, historical geography, climate, population, economy, and land use. She comments in detail on cartographic quality, scales, printing techniques, and practical utility. For example, the Austrian national atlas, directed by Hans Bobek and Erik Arnberger under the Commission for Land Planning of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, was published in five annual parts and demonstrates excellent cartography and printing. The Atlas de Belgique and the Atlas du Survey National supplement each other with plates on hydrogeology, phytogeography, agriculture, basic industries, waterways, and railways. The Climatic Atlas of Czechoslovakia is praised for its beautiful large-scale maps of temperature and precipitation. The article then turns to North America, focusing on state atlases in the United States, including Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. These atlases cover agriculture, forestry, economic resources, historical geography, and population, often compiled by universities or state agencies for educational and planning purposes. In the South American section, the author highlights notable publications such as the Atlas do Brasil, the Atlas de economía colombiana, and Venezuelan climatic and forest atlases. Throughout the review, the author acknowledges the scholarly value and cartographic achievements of many works while also pointing out occasional problems such as overly large formats or inappropriate scales. Overall, the article provides a broad and informative reference guide to regional atlases for scholars in geography, cartography, and related fields.
Mapy a Atlasy: Suomen Kartasto
A. Götz · 1964
This review examines the Atlas of Finland (Suomen Kartasto), published in 1960 as the fourth national atlas of Finland, following earlier editions in 1899, 1910, and 1925. Compiled by the Finnish Geographical Society and the Geographical Institute of the University of Helsinki under the editorship of Leo Aario, the atlas comprises 39 plates and 416 maps covering physical geography, population, agriculture, industry, transportation, and education. The reviewer praises its outstanding content and cartographic quality, particularly highlighting the 1:1,000,000-scale map comparing rural population distribution with cultivated land. The atlas employs continuous graduated symbols and choropleth maps with relative values, achieving clear visual presentation. Criticisms include the outdated statistical data (mostly from 1950) and the absence of explanatory text. Nevertheless, the atlas serves as an exemplary model for national atlases of smaller countries, demonstrating that a relatively compact atlas can achieve excellence in all respects.
Suomen Kartasto 1960
Leo Aario · 1963
Finland produced the world's first national atlas in 1899; the fourth edition appeared in 1960. This report outlines how the Geographical Society of Finland, having initiated the project in 1953, collaborated with the University of Helsinki's Department of Geography to compile the new work. Since existing map material was unsuitable, the department's staff adapted data and drafted most maps. The atlas comprises 415 maps (versus 275 in the previous edition), achieved largely by smaller scales; stronger colours improve legibility. Temporal dynamics are depicted using paired maps, curves, and 106 corner diagrams, while standardized colour scales allow inter-map comparison. By 1960 all maps were printed; the atlas was published in February 1961, followed by a Finnish text volume in May 1961 and an English one in April 1962. The article documents a significant achievement in Finnish and international cartography.
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