Atlas of Canada

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of Canada, prepared by the Geographical Branch of the Canadian Department of Mines and Technical Surveys and published in 1959. As a successor to pioneering editions of 1906 and 1915, this new atlas aimed to cartographically present Canada's physical background and economic development at mid-century. The review details its technical specifications, including the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, a basic scale of 1:10M, and a loose-leaf binder design. Covering 110 plates on topics from history and physiography to climate, geology, population, and economy, the atlas is praised for its comprehensive scope and technical excellence. The reviewer also notes innovative features like urban land-use maps, while offering critical remarks on the subjective nature of regional delineation and insufficient source acknowledgements.