Reviews: Atlas of Australian Resources

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of Australian Resources, completed in 1960 by the Department of National Development. The atlas comprises 30 map sheets using a polyconic projection, covering a wide range of topics from physical geography, geology, and climate to population, transport, and education, with each sheet accompanied by an expert commentary of about 7,000 words. The article details the content and completion year of each map sheet and evaluates its cartographic quality and information presentation. The atlas aims to systematically integrate Australia's resource and environmental information for planning, research, and public reference, marking a significant national achievement in resource mapping.