L'atlas Du Canada

Summary

This article is a review of the Atlas of Canada. Compiled from the 1901 census data, the Atlas extends far beyond mere census results, aiming to comprehensively depict the principal geographical features of the Dominion. The review details the Atlas's structure, including synoptic tables, 46 map plates, and statistical diagrams. The author highlights the Atlas's consistent use of uniform scales and colour gradations for both eastern and western regions, which facilitates comparison. Each thematic map—covering relief, geology, minerals, forests, transportation, meteorology, population density, and ethnic origins—is examined for its content and significance. The reviewer concludes that by synthesizing distribution facts, the Atlas effectively suggests hypotheses about their interdependence, making it a truly geographical work that successfully fulfills the Canadian government's goal of promoting knowledge about the country.