Great Soviet World Atlas, Volume I
RUБольшой советский атлас мира I
USSR · Научно-издательский институт Большого советского атласа мира при Цик СССР · 1937
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Description of print-ready maps from the first volume of the Great Soviet World Atlas
Н. В. Виноградов · 1937
This article describes a series of maps prepared for publication in the first volume of the Great Soviet World Atlas. It begins by extolling the virtues of logarithmic calculation using a reformed abacus, claiming it significantly reduces calculation time, lessens mental strain, and minimizes errors compared to paper-based methods. The author argues that once mastered, this technique becomes indispensable. The core principle involves isolating the positive and negative parts of a logarithm on the abacus to facilitate mathematical operations. The article then provides detailed descriptions of numerous maps. These include: a world map of major mineral resources (coal, oil, gold, etc.); physical-geographic maps of oceans (showing temperatures, currents, pressure, winds, salinity); a world geological map; a map showing the cartographic state of exploration; political maps of the world for 1783 and 1876; maps of the world oil and coal industry; maps for artificial silk, rubber, and chemical raw materials; a map of the world forestry and paper industry; maps of significant migration flows; and a map of volcanoes. The latter part of the article continues with descriptions of other maps: world maps for wool, silk, flax, jute, cotton, sugar, tea, coffee, and cocoa production and trade; maps for the ferrous and non-ferrous metals industries (aluminum, iron, copper, zinc, lead, tin, nickel); a zoogeographic map of the world; a map of mineral waters and muds in the USSR; a map of the Kara and Barents Seas; and finally, maps of world government forms. For each map, the article provides technical details such as scale, projection, symbology, data year, and content highlights.
National atlases: a summary
Ena L. Yonge · 1957
This article provides a comprehensive review of national atlases published worldwide up to the time of writing. It notes that since the Geographical Review first coined the term 'Age of National Atlases' in 1940, the surge of nationalism after World War II has greatly accelerated the production and scope of such atlases. The author surveys 26 published national atlases and 3 in preparation. The article first emphasizes that a national atlas aims to portray all aspects of a country—physical, economic, and social—and highlights a welcome trend: the inclusion of map titles, legends, and text summaries in English or French for atlases published in less familiar languages. The review is then organized by region. For Europe, it details atlases from Austria (Atlas von Niederösterreich), Belgium (Atlas de Belgique), France (revised Atlas de France), and Germany (Deutscher Planungsatlas, specifically Atlas von Berlin), among others, discussing their institutional backing, content structure, scales, cartographic techniques, and unique features, such as Berlin's depiction of wartime damage and postwar development, and Belgium's detailed demographic and agricultural maps. Atlases from Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, Italy, and Norway are also mentioned. For Africa, the planned Atlas du Maroc is described. For Oceania, the Atlas of Australian Resources is reviewed, highlighting its origin in post-war resource assessment, its effective use of a large scale, and its focus on water resources and population distribution. For North America, the article reports on the progress of a Canadian national atlas and the initiation of the National Atlas of the United States, a collaborative federal effort to compile standardized thematic maps from various government agencies. The article concludes that these national atlases represent significant achievements in geographic and cartographic scholarship, serving as invaluable resources for students, planners, and businesses.
The great soviet world atlas
Unknown · 1944
The Great Soviet World Atlas, acclaimed by authorities as the finest atlas ever published, was planned in three volumes, with Volume I released and the rest delayed by war. It features rigorous scholarship, beautiful offset printing with multiple colors, and high production costs. Volume I covers the world and the Soviet Union, including thematic maps of soils, vegetation, trade, railways, population, and minerals, plus a revised climate map. Due to the Russian language barrier, Syracuse University translated all titles and legends into English in a 100-page book. The atlas and translation are accessible at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, with acquisition assistance available through the Secretary.
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