Suomen Kartasto, 1960, Atlas of Finland, 1960/1962

Summary

This article reviews the fourth edition of the Atlas of Finland, published in 1960 by the Geographical Society of Finland, comprising 39 plates and 421 maps with a separate text volume. The reviewer notes that although designated as the fourth edition, this work is essentially a completely new atlas, reflecting the profound changes in Finland following WWII, including territorial adjustments, population resettlement, and economic transformation, particularly industrialization. The atlas comprehensively covers physical geography, population, agriculture, industry, commerce, and regional divisions. The review praises its remarkable cartographic execution and the wealth of information it provides, considering it one of the finest national atlases ever produced. The author concludes that this atlas continues the patriotic tradition established with the first edition in 1899, serving as a definitive representation of modern Finland and a major achievement of Finnish geographical scholarship.