Agricultural maps in national atlases

Summary

This paper discusses the compilation standards for agricultural maps in national atlases, emphasizing that such maps should be accompanied by explanatory text, diagrams, photographs, and references to methodology and data sources. It cites numerous national and agricultural atlases published between the 1930s and 1950s, including the Atlas of the Belorussian SSR, the Great Soviet World Atlas, the Atlas de Belgique, and the Atlas of American Agriculture, as reference examples. Additionally, the paper includes a translated excerpt by A. I. Spiridonov on geomorphic mapping abroad, noting that several countries have produced general geomorphic maps at medium and small scales (1:500,000 and smaller) based on existing textual and cartographic materials, commonly found in regional geomorphic monographs, articles, and atlases. The aim is to provide cartographers with international experience to enhance the standardization and scientific rigor of agricultural and geomorphic thematic mapping.