Maps of inland waters in national atlases

Summary

This paper discusses the layout of inland water maps in national atlases. The author suggests that it is reasonable to arrange water maps compactly on two or three atlas pages, placed after the section of climatic maps. This recommendation is based on a review and analysis of various national atlases (e.g., those of the USSR, Belgium, France, Finland, Germany, Australia, and India), aiming to optimize the atlas structure and enhance its systematic organization and usability.