The Monthly Record: Atlas of the Tanganyika Territory

Summary

This article reviews the publication and significance of the Atlas of the Tanganyika Territory. Produced during World War II by the local survey department, the atlas comprises about eighteen maps on a polyconic projection, illustrating the region's physical conditions, biogeography, human geography, and industry and commerce. The review notes that the maps, at a scale of approximately 1:4,000,000, offer a generalized view, with effective use of colors, though historical maps suffer from reproduction quality, and the place-name list has omissions and spelling inconsistencies. The article also highlights the difficulty of accessing recent cartographic information on British colonial dependencies and suggests establishing a central institution in London to collect and disseminate such data, thereby enhancing the atlas's utility.