Sweden瑞典
Curatorial Note
AI-curated draftThe Swedish national atlas tradition emerged in the mid-20th century, a period when Nordic countries sought to systematically document their territories through comprehensive cartographic projects. The collection at hand spans from 1953 to 2020, comprising 48 volumes published in Swedish, English, German, Hungarian, and Romanian—a multilingual approach reflecting Sweden's international scientific outreach. The earliest volume, Atlas of Sweden (1953), established a model of thematic depth, later expanded through a remarkable cluster of works in 1990–1991, including dedicated volumes on forests, agriculture, environment, population, and the cartographic practice itself (Maps and Mapping, Sweden's Maps). These publications share a distinctive editorial style: each volume focuses on a single theme, combining statistical data, physical geography, and socio-economic analysis with high-quality cartography. The 1990–1991 series, in particular, demonstrates a shift toward integrated environmental and social perspectives, anticipating modern sustainability discourse. The atlas's influence extends beyond national borders, serving as a reference for regional planning, education, and international comparative studies. Its longevity—nearly seven decades—and its continuous adaptation to new themes and languages solidify its status as a cornerstone of Swedish geographical scholarship and a model for national atlas projects worldwide.
The Shelves
Forest
1990
Maps and Mapping
1990
Sweden's National Atlas: Sweden's Maps
1990
The Forests
1990
Agriculture
1991
environment
1991
Sweden's National Atlas: The Population
1991
The Environment
1991
The Population
1991
Agriculture
1992
Sea and Coast
1992
Sea and Coast
1992
Sveriges nationalatlas: Infrastrukturen - förvaltning, kommunikationer, energi
1992
The Infrastructure
1992
Cultural Life, Recreation and Tourism
1993
Cultural life, recreation and tourism
1993
Sweden in the World
1993
Sverige i världen
1993
Work and Leisure
1993
Work and leisure
1993
Cultural Heritage and Preservation
1994
Landscape and Settlements
1994
Mountains and Earth
1994
National Atlas of Sweden: Geology
1994
Sveriges nationalatlas: Kulturminnen och kulturmiljövård
1994
Sweden's National Atlas: The Cultural Landscape and Settlement
1994
Climate, Lakes and Rivers
1995
Klimat, sjöar och vattendrag
1995
Industry and Service
1995
Manufacturing and Services
1995
Geography of Plants and Animals
1996
Geography of Sweden
1996
Sweden's National Atlas: Plants and Animals
1996
The Geography of Sweden
1996
Atlas över Skåne
1999
Public Health and Health Care
2000
Public health and healthcare
2000
PC-Atlasen GIS
2002
Västra Götaland
2004
Stockholm, Mälarregionen
2008
The Stockholm - Mälaren Region
2008
Sweden's National Atlas: The Languages in Sweden
2010
Agriculture and Forestry in Sweden since 1900
2011
Agriculture and forestry in Sweden since 1900
2011
Mining: mines and metal production
2011
Swedish Mining and Metalworking - Past and Present
2011
Contemporary and Later Comment
No related literature yet. The museum is still sorting the archives for this hall.
From the Physical Collection
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