(Map of Hokkaido, Japan). (to accompany) Shomitsu Nippon chizu. (Atlas of Japan). Nippon Shoin. (Tokyo, 1956).
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Color map with inset of kakodate. Map depicts various features of the area such as mountain height from sea level, rivers, lakes and forests. Shows cities, towns, roads and railroads. Relief shown by contours, gradient tints and spot heights.
Atlas of Japan, consists of introduction, explanatory text, legend, table of contents and 164 maps, some on double sheets and index map. On half title page "The atlas of Japan" is stamped. Maps are in full color, showing geological and natural features, administrative divisions, principal cities, towns, seaports, rivers, hot springs, mountains, volcanoes, roads, railroads and forests. Includes elevation charts. The atlas is bound in half leather red paper covered boards with title on the front cover and on spine in gilt. Relief shown by hachures, gradient tints, contours and spot heights. Depths shown by isolines, soundings and bathymetric tints.
