Atlas of Finland: Explanatory Notes
Finland · · 1960
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Georges Chabot · 1964
This review assesses the fourth edition of the Atlas of Finland (1960), published by the Finnish Geographical Society, which pioneered the national atlas format in 1899. The atlas comprises 421 maps and an accompanying text volume, with legends in Finnish, English and sometimes Swedish. It covers physical geography, population, agriculture, industry, commerce, transportation, and regional divisions. The reviewer notes that the maps show major advances in Finnish cartography, such as detailed topographic coverage, and illustrate profound postwar changes: population concentration and aging in the south, northern growth, agricultural restructuring, and expansion of mechanical and electrical industries. The work is praised for its comprehensive information, effective use of color, and concise English commentaries. It represents a continuation of Finland’s tradition of national self-representation and remains a valuable reference for geography.
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Finland was among the first countries to compile a national atlas, with its initial edition in 1899 setting a global precedent. This article examines the 1960 edition, compiled by the Geographical Society of Finland and the Department of Geography at the University of Helsinki. The atlas comprises 39 double-page plates containing 415 maps, covering physical, human, and regional topics. It excels in physiographic, glacial deposit, climatic, and forest maps, as well as socio-economic maps of population, agriculture, and industry. The 1960 edition, accompanied by a 1962 English manual, is notable for its systematic content and advanced cartographic methods, serving as a key reference for regional studies.
Cartographical Progress: Suomen Kartasto/Atlas of Finland/Atlas över Finland
D. H. Maling · 1963
This review first examines the fourth edition of the Atlas of Finland, a national atlas published in 1960. It traces the historical continuity of the series, notes its meticulous compilation by Finnish geographers, and analyzes the cartographic layout, scale choices, and colour printing techniques. The atlas contains 39 plates with 455 maps and diagrams; most thematic maps are at small scales (1:6M or 1:9M), allowing many separate maps to be displayed on each double page. The review praises the effective use of colour combinations and legibility but points out defects such as occasional careless masking and indistinct place-names. A second review discusses a book on Christopher Greenwood, a significant British county mapmaker, highlighting his contribution to pre-Ordnance Survey cartography and the facsimile of his 1822 map of Worcestershire.
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