Atlas of Morocco, Explanatory Notes, Plate No. 44b: Railways, Freight Traffic
FRAtlas du Maroc, Notices explicatives, Planche n° 44 b : Chemins de fer, trafic marchandises
Morocco · Comité de Géographie du Maroc · 1955
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I. B. F. Kormoss · 1957
This review examines the five map sheets of the Atlas du Maroc published by 1966, covering livestock farming (40a-c) and railways (44a-b). The livestock sheets detail the distribution, breeds, and markets of sheep, goats, cattle, and other animals, while the railway sheets present network infrastructure, traffic volumes, and station functions. The author notes that the atlas employs a simplified cartographic approach compared to other national atlases, achieving clarity despite minor shortcomings in labeling. The review highlights the atlas's role in filling a geographical gap for Morocco and acknowledges the value of its accompanying texts, concluding with an overview of the publication schedule and broader project scope.
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H. Waldbaur · 1956
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