Cartographical Survey: The National Atlas of Canada (Folio B 1972)

Summary

This review examines the National Atlas of Canada (Folio B, 1972), published in a loose-leaf format with both English and French editions, covering physical, human, and economic sections. Folio B comprises 32 double-page maps, characterized by bright colors, clear layouts, and explanatory texts. While the atlas is generally well-produced, a major drawback is that some human and economic data derive from the 1961 census, lacking timeliness. Additionally, occasional mis-collation of pages occurs in bilingual editions. Overall, the atlas demonstrates high production quality, yet data updating and version proofreading require improvement.