Geographical Reviews: Nuevo Atlas Nacional de México

Summary

This is an academic review of the Nuevo Atlas Nacional de México, compiled by the Instituto de Geografía at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. The atlas contains 726 maps and 353 graphics across five principal sections covering history, society, economy, and physical geography. The review highlights the atlas's exceptional data range, cartographic quality, and print production. It notes the atlas's value in illustrating Mexico's demographic dynamics, migration patterns, economic development, and environmental conditions. The author concludes that the atlas represents a monumental contribution to geographical literature and expresses hope for an online version to broaden accessibility beyond the thousand printed copies.