Antarctic Map Folio Series
- Publication
- Antarctic Journal of the United States
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 206
Antarctic Map Folio Series · Version 3
1965Bushnell describes Folio 3, Antarctic Maps and Surveys 1900–1964, as comprising eight plates on map coverage, two on aerial-photography coverage, and one on mapping control. She states that its accompanying text briefly reviews Antarctic mapping history, international cooperation, geographic naming procedures, and contemporary survey techniques, while appendices provide mapping-center addresses, publisher names, and a list of maps covering the entire continent.
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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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