Buchbesprechungen: Atlas der Republik Österreich

Summary

This review discusses the first two installments (1961, 1963) of the Atlas of the Republic of Austria, edited by the Commission for Spatial Research of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Planned as a six-part work, the atlas aims to provide a "cartographic regional geography in the truest sense." Compared to planning atlases in Germany, it covers a broader scope, including not only basic maps but also development potential and planning objectives. The atlas progresses from analysis to synthesis, serving as a key information source for science, economy, administration, and spatial planning. The first two installments contain 40 main maps of high quality, both in scientific methodology and cartographic execution. The reviewer particularly praises the maps of building types in Vienna, central places and their hinterlands, land use, and industrial locations, but notes that some maps lack detailed topographic or administrative boundary information, suggesting transparent overlays for better orientation. Overall, the atlas is commendable, with final judgment reserved until completion.