Atlas of Finland = Suomen kartasto = Atlas över Finland
Finland · · 1925
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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.
Atlasy. Suomen Kartasto. Atlas of Finland. Atlas over Finland 1925
A. Zierhoffer · 1929
This review examines the third edition of the Atlas of Finland, published by the Geographical Society of Finland between 1925 and 1928. This edition, the first after Finnish independence, was entirely revised: the number of plates was reduced from 55 to 38, yet the content was enriched by using smaller scales and synthesizing phenomena. The review describes the atlas's major sections—topography, geology, oceanography, hydrology, meteorology, biogeography, demography, economy, and administration. It praises new features such as the 1:1,000,000 topographic and population-vegetation maps, and the map of geographical regions based on multiple criteria. The author concludes that the atlas, with its accompanying text, is a first-rate cartographic achievement, offering an exhaustive monograph of Finland and serving as a powerful instrument of cultural propaganda.
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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