Атлас БССР
Belarus · · 1958
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About the Atlas of the Byelorussian SSR
Н. Ф. Леонтьев; З. И. Мартынова; А. А. Минц · 1959
This article reviews the Atlas of the Byelorussian SSR, a comprehensive national atlas published to mark the 40th anniversary of Soviet Belarus. The atlas integrates physical, economic, political, and historical geography, containing over 150 maps covering administrative divisions, physical geography, natural resources, economy, population, culture, and history. The author examines the atlas's structure, content, and cartographic methods, highlighting its strengths: the wealth and detail of natural maps, especially geomorphological and climatic maps; the effective combination of dot and cartogram techniques in agricultural maps; and the valuable series of regional economic maps. The article also notes several shortcomings: the absence of synthetic maps such as agroclimatic and physiographic regionalization; inconsistencies between some maps (e.g., Quaternary deposits and geomorphology, forests and geobotany); and the limited enrichment of regional physical maps relative to the republic-wide map. Overall, the atlas is assessed as an outstanding achievement of Soviet cartography, exemplifying the high level of Belarusian science and setting a precedent for other republics to produce comprehensive regional atlases.
Regional atlases: a summary survey
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.
Atlas of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic
A. Levshinov · 1960
Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, this atlas was produced through the collective efforts of Byelorussian scientists and cartographers. Containing 144 maps at various scales, it systematically summarizes available knowledge on the republic's physical geography (geology, climate, soils, vegetation, etc.) and economic geography (industry, agriculture, and regional economies), supplemented by political, cultural, and historical maps. The atlas provides a comprehensive reference for understanding the nature, economy, and development prospects of the BSSR, while also indicating directions for further research.
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