The American Geographical Society's Antarctic Cartographic Activities
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- Antarctic Journal of the United States
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- 1
- Issue
- 2
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- 58-61
Antarctic Map Folio Series · Version 1
1964Hitchcock identifies the aeronomy folio as one of the first three published installments of the Antarctic Map Folio Series. He explains that the series was conceived as an interdisciplinary scientific atlas issued in separate, single-subject folios so that completed information could be published without waiting for a bound atlas; its planning drew on surveys of researchers, published reports, current research programs, and consultation with scientists.
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The American Geographical Society has a long-standing interest in advancing cartographic and geographic knowledge of Antarctica, predating the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) by several decades. This article reviews the Society's major contributions to Antarctic cartography, including early mapping efforts based on aerial photography, the compilation and continuous revision of Antarctic base maps at scales of 1:6,000,000 and 1:5,000,000, and the planning and publication of the Antarctic Map Folio Series. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Folio Series adopts an interdisciplinary approach, covering 17 subjects, and aims to synthesize existing knowledge while identifying gaps for future research. Through international cooperation and ongoing revisions, these cartographic products serve as essential references for scientific research, logistical planning, and educational activities in Antarctica.
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