The American Geographical Society's Antarctic Cartographic Activities
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- Antarctic Journal of the United States
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- 1
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- 2
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- 58-61
Antarctic Map Folio Series · Version 16
1972Hitchcock identifies the folio on the morphology of the solid earth south of 35° S. as one of the Antarctic Map Folio Series installments whose cartographic work was partly complete at the time of writing. He explains that the series had no predetermined publication order, so its release would depend on when contributors completed their materials.
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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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