National Atlas of India (Fascicule)
India · 1977
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A suggestion to include a few more maps in the National Atlas of India
Narvedeshwar Prasad · 1968
This paper discusses the interdependence between national and regional atlases. Coordinated by the Commission on National Atlases of the International Geographic Union, atlas compilation worldwide follows two basic concepts: synthesizing geographical sciences through cartography and providing systematic maps for planning and scientific purposes. National atlases, bounded by country borders, feature comprehensive thematic maps and serve as historical documents of a period, while regional atlases are more flexible in theme selection, emphasizing analytical maps that reflect both current conditions and development potential. Despite differences in scale, content, and function, the two types of atlases complement rather than substitute each other.
A suggestion to include a few more maps in the National Atlas of India
Narvedeshwar Prasad · 1972
A national atlas is essential for portraying a comprehensive geographical perspective of a nation. This paper suggests additions to the preliminary edition of the National Atlas of India (1957) to enhance its utility. Proposed maps include a retro-azimuthal projection centered on India to clarify directional relationships with the world, and a set of four maps depicting mean January and July sunshine hours, annual total sunshine, and generalized isolines of radiation for agricultural planning. Further suggestions cover irrigational potentiality in unirrigated areas, distribution of economic timbers, commercial fruits and spices, and poultry farms. Socio-economic maps are recommended for educational facility coverage, radio broadcasting stations with frequencies, district-wise living standards based on per capita expenditure, and food grain surplus/deficit regions. Supplementary illustrations include monthly solar altitude graphs for five cities, a graphic of the equation of time, comparative mountain peak elevations, and river lengths. These additions aim to provide a more complete and practical reference for diverse users.
Cartographical Survey: National Atlas of India (fascicule)
R. W. Anson · 1978
This article reviews the National Atlas of India (fascicule), published in 1977 by the National Atlas Organisation. The atlas includes maps produced between 1959 and 1976 at various scales, covering themes such as administration, physical geography, population, and transport and tourism, supplemented by geographical descriptions and place-name indexes. The review notes that the extended production period led to inconsistencies in data sources (e.g., population figures based on 1951 and 1961 censuses) and uneven printing quality, which affect comparability and legibility. Nevertheless, the atlas is regarded as a valuable national inventory, and its compilation merits commendation.
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