Morocco: Atlas Mountains Topographic Maps

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A series of detailed topographic maps of the Atlas Mountains and neighbouring deserts, each with some local tourist information on the reverse. The maps are based on Russian military survey sources, with all cyrillic text replaced by latin alphabet text. Relief is portrayed by contours at 40m intervals and spot heights, with further graphic elements and colours indicating terrain and vegetation variations, and waterfeatures, eg. cliffs, ravines, dunes, woodland, saltmarsh and seasonal watercourses. Road detail includes unsurfaced roads and tracks. Where main roads meet the edge of the map, the distance to the next main town is stated. Railways and airports are marked, and overhead powerlines and gas pipes are included. For some high passes there is an indication of months when passable. Built-up areas are clearly marked and small symbol depict many details and landmarks, eg. isolated buildings, oases, ruins, mosques, churches, telecommunication masts, and mines.

Latitude and longitude margin ticks are at 10’ and 15’ intervals respectively, and the main grid drawn over the mapping is based on the Kronstadt system which related closely to the UTM system, and which th epublishers assure us is suitable for a GPS set to UTM or MGRS. The legend is in French and English.

On the reverse of each map: notes in French and English on local features, photos and glossary of local terms (Berber/English/French).

Only 2 maps in the series are so far published, more are expected in 2008.