Thoughts concerning the "Atlas of Turkey"

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of Turkey (Türkiye Atlası), published in 1961 by the Geographical Institute of the University of Istanbul. As Turkey's first national atlas, it comprises 87 colored maps covering topography, geology, climate, vegetation, population, and land use. The review highlights strengths in climatic and population mapping but notes shortcomings in vegetation coverage, administrative unit references, and outdated statistical data. The author recommends future editions include more detailed regional maps and updated information, emphasizing the atlas's significant value for regional geographic research in Turkey.