Review Article: The National Atlas of the United States of America

Summary

This is an in-depth review of The National Atlas of the United States. The author highly praises the atlas's comprehensive coverage, thoughtful design, and high-quality printing, considering it a model of cartographic art as well as a valuable reference. The review details both the reference and thematic sections, with particular appreciation for maps contributed by renowned scholars in the thematic part. However, the author also objectively points out several shortcomings, including conflicting symbolization, poor color choices, and registration errors on some maps. Despite these flaws, the author concludes that this is one of the best national atlases ever published and deserves the attention of every citizen.