Das dänische Atlas- und Wanderkartenwerk

Summary

Since 1940, Danish geography, under the editorial leadership of Copenhagen professor Niels Nielsen, has been dedicated to creating a comprehensive and representative atlas of the Danish realm. This atlas aims not only to meet the highest scientific standards but also to serve broad public education. The first installment (56×39 cm, 32 pages) focuses on surface forms, containing two main maps at 1:750,000 scale (a physical map and a geomorphological map) along with numerous block diagrams and topographic map sections for instructional purposes. The geomorphological map is particularly detailed, vividly illustrating regional variations in glacial landscapes. The accompanying text volume is fully coordinated with the maps and richly illustrated. Furthermore, the main maps have been issued as wall maps at 1:250,000 scale, supplemented with insets covering the Copenhagen area, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. An economic geography wall map at 1:300,000 scale has also been published, using 101 symbols to depict land use, industry, transport, and other economic features. The entire project—atlas, text, and wall maps—forms a mutually complementary and pedagogically well-conceived unit, setting a new standard for geographical research and education in Denmark.