Antarctic Map Folio Series
- Publication
- Antarctic Journal of the United States
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 206
Antarctic Map Folio Series · Version 2
1964Bushnell describes Folio 2, Physical Characteristics of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, as a summary of contemporary knowledge about the ice sheet’s character and morphology. Its maps cover surface elevation, ice thickness, annual snow accumulation, annual surface temperature, and near-surface density, while diagrams and photographs present findings from deep-pit and ice-core studies at ten stations.
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This article reviews the Antarctic Map Folio Series published by the American Geographical Society and the progress of Antarctic geographic nomenclature. The folio series aims to summarize current knowledge of Antarctica, covering topics such as ionospheric conditions, ice sheet physical characteristics, and mapping history, with each folio containing maps and explanatory text. In nomenclature, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names approved 1,031 new names, amended 64, and promoted name simplification, while cooperating with other countries. A new gazetteer, Antarctica, containing approximately 11,500 entries, is forthcoming. These efforts provide a crucial foundation for Antarctic scientific research and international collaboration.
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