Bibliography: The atlas of Finland

This review assesses the Atlas of Finland (Suomen Kartasto), published in 1960 by the Geographical Society of Finland and the Department of Geography at the University of Helsinki. The atlas comprises 39 plates with an accompanying English text volume. The reviewer praises its exceptional technical execution and aesthetic quality, achieved through a sophisticated use of three primary colors to produce a rich palette. Innovative cartographic methods, such as using dots for population and squares for cultivated land, are highlighted. The atlas covers diverse themes including physical geography, economy, population, and transportation, supplemented by long-term statistical diagrams. The reviewer particularly commends the juxtaposition of analytical maps with synthetic regional maps, concluding that the atlas sets a benchmark for cartographic excellence and innovation, ranking among the finest in the world.