Zum Stand der Atlaskartographie in Österreich

Summary

This article reviews the state of atlas cartography in Austria, focusing on developments from the 1980s to the early 1990s. It begins by noting that since the completion of the 'Atlas of the Republic of Austria' in 1980, a decade of significant change had occurred in Austrian atlas production. This atlas, edited by Hans Bobek over twenty years, comprised 127 map sheets and 309 main and supplementary maps, and its synthetic approach ensured its continued relevance. A 1986 supplement updated topics such as population change and socio-economic structure. The article then discusses major projects: the ongoing work and completion of the 'Atlas of the Danubian Countries' (1989), and the initiation of new works like the 'ÖROK Atlas on Spatial Development in Austria' (from 1983) and the 'Planning Atlas for Vienna' (from 1983). It also covers specialized atlases, including the 'Geochemical Atlas of Austria' and the 'Atlas of Eastern and Southeastern Europe' (from 1989). In school cartography, the article examines revisions and innovations in Austrian school atlases during the 1980s, particularly adaptations to new curricula. Finally, it highlights the impact of technological advances, noting that from the mid-1980s, digital techniques began to influence Austrian cartography, transforming traditional methods. Overall, Austrian atlas cartography remained dynamic from the 1980s to the early 1990s, completing major works while embracing new directions and digital trends.