A National Atlas of Uganda

Summary

This review evaluates the Atlas of Uganda, published in 1962 by the Department of Lands and Surveys. It covers the atlas's contents, map design, and accompanying texts. The reviewer notes that although the atlas was compiled in only nine months for Uganda's independence, it successfully integrates contributions from government departments and Makerere University. Strengths include effective maps on climate and tribal composition, while criticisms point to inconsistent base maps, spelling errors, and differing criteria in population and agricultural density calculations. The omission of key zoogeographical fish divisions and fishery issues is also questioned. Overall, the atlas is deemed a valuable and comprehensive reference, despite minor flaws, and is especially useful for geography teachers and students lacking a Uganda textbook.