Description of the published maps of the first volume of the Great Soviet Atlas of the World

Summary

This article provides a detailed account of the maps published in the first volume of the Great Soviet World Atlas. It systematically describes each map, including the hemispheres, the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Atlantic Ocean, the world soil map, the world chemical industry map, the world machinery industry map, the relief and major river profiles of the USSR, the light and machine-building industries of the Asian part of the USSR, and the map of World War I (1914–1918). For each map, the article specifies its scale, projection, hypsometric and isobath systems, and the thematic content depicted, such as soil types, industrial centers, cargo flows, and military operations. The author emphasizes that these maps surpassed contemporary international standards in detail, thematic depth, and cartographic technique, showcasing the achievements of Soviet cartography.