Practical Atlas of Chad

Notes and News: Atlas pratique du Tchad

Unknown · 1972

Atlas du Tchad, jointly published by the Institut National Tchadien pour les Sciences Humaines and the Institut Géographique National under the direction of Jean Cabot and Christian Bouquet, provides a comprehensive cartographic overview of Chad. This reference work comprises 34 plates presenting the most recent data on the country's physical, human, and economic geography. The atlas positions Chad within Africa and the world, depicts its administrative divisions and transport networks, and offers detailed physical maps covering orohydrography, geology, pedology, and hydrogeology of Chad's portion of the Central African basin. Climatic dynamics, seasonal variations, and vegetation are illustrated through expressive thematic plates. The human geography section features archaeological sites, a detailed linguistic groups map, and population distribution as of 1968. Large-scale plates portray typical agricultural landscapes, including dry farming, lowland cultivation, and polders. Economic maps cover agricultural production, fisheries, cotton cultivation, livestock, industrial activities, and foreign trade. The final section presents city plans of Fort-Lamy, Fort-Archambault, Moundou, and Abéché, together with social and cultural infrastructure and tourism assets. Three medium-scale regional maps detail the Lake Chad area, Ouaddaï, and the cotton-growing zone. Designed primarily for the nation’s administrative and development personnel, the atlas also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers seeking documentation on Chad.