Federal Republic of Germany in Maps
Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten
West Germany · W. Kohlhammer · 1965
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Compte-rendu: Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten
Pierre Riquet · 1969
This article comprises two review notes. The first reviews *Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten*, a national atlas of West Germany produced by the Federal Statistical Office and the Federal Institute for Regional Studies and Planning. The atlas presents thematic maps at 1:1,000,000 covering administrative divisions, natural conditions, population, economy, and regional planning, supplemented by machine-generated "Kartophot" maps. The reviewer praises the atlas's rich detail and harmonization of cartographic work, but criticizes the lack of vegetation and demographic age-structure maps, and the poor representation of some statistical data. He also draws lessons for France, urging the creation of a comparable national thematic atlas. The second note summarizes Wilhelm Lutz's monograph on Gröden, a high Dolomite valley in South Tyrol. Lutz examines the valley's physical setting, medieval colonization, and settlement patterns, arguing that dispersed versus grouped settlements reflect socio-economic stages rather than ethnic differences. The valley's economy has long centered on woodworking (sculpture and turning) and more recently on tourism. Together, these notes demonstrate the value of detailed regional mapping and interdisciplinary research.
Das Atlaswerk ,,Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten“
Werner Witt · 1965
Thematic cartography has expanded rapidly in recent decades, producing comprehensive regional and national atlases. The new atlas 'Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten' (The Federal Republic of Germany in Maps) is the first comprehensive national atlas of West Germany. Published under the auspices of the Federal Statistical Office, the Institute for Regional Geography and the Institute for Spatial Research, it aims to provide a cartographic inventory of all spatially relevant facts, especially the results of the 1960/61 censuses. The atlas deliberately combines statistical maps with geographic and regional-planning maps, although it is not designed as a planning atlas itself. It will consist of about 93 map sheets in three deliveries, arranged by sections: nature, population, health and education, economy, and regional divisions. The loose-leaf format allows flexible use; scales are 1:1,000,000 for community-level data, 1:2,000,000 for county data, and 1:2,700,000 for comparative multi-map sheets. The first delivery (24 sheets) covers administrative boundaries, soils, land quality, precipitation, groundwater, population density and change, religion, foreign workers, housing, agricultural land use, industry location, and regional assistance areas. Because the maps are largely analytical rather than synthetic, users must integrate them; this is accepted as a necessary trade-off to allow multiple interpretations. The atlas also mirrors Germany's division: a separate national atlas is being prepared for East Germany. The author judges the cartographic execution excellent and the data reliable, but criticises the high price. He argues that the atlas, as an important tool for spatial planning and public education, should be made affordable through public subsidies. Overall, the work promises to become a standard reference in thematic cartography.
Atlas ,,Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten“
Unknown · 1965
This article announces the atlas "Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Karten", jointly produced by three German research institutes. Based on the 1960/61 censuses, it presents regional differences in social, economic, and cultural conditions across West Germany. The atlas is organized into five sections and uses district and municipality data at scales of 1:1 million and 1:2 million. It serves as an inventory for administration and planning rather than a national atlas, and is intended as a foundation for a future geographic regional atlas.
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