Atlas of the Azerbaijan SSR

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of the Azerbaijan SSR, published in 1963. The atlas, comprising 218 pages, is organized into five main sections: introductory, natural conditions, economy, cultural development, and history, providing a comprehensive characterization of the republic's nature and economy. The review analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each section, noting that while the structure generally conforms to standard comprehensive national atlases, it lacks a dedicated "Population" section. The article critically examines the cartographic methods used for geological, climatic, hydrological, soil, and Caspian Sea maps, pointing out issues such as inconsistent scales, duplicated content, and unclear legends. Overall, the atlas is recognized as a valuable synthesis of regional knowledge, though certain cartographic aspects could be improved.