$10 · Atlas of Saskatchewan : Celebrating the Millennium

Atlas of Saskatchewan : Celebrating the Millennium. Published by the University of Saskatchewan. Ka-iu Fung, Editor and Director. Bill Barry and Michael Wilson, Assistant Editors. Lawrence Martz, Technical GIS Consultant, and Gerald Romme, Keith Bigelow, and Elise Pietroniro, Computer Cartographers. Hardcover. 1999. 336 pages. “The Atlas of Saskatchewan is truly a millennial atlas. Produced with the most up-to-date electronic means, this second edition arose from the rich collection of research data that has accumulated over the past 30 years since its the first edition was published in 1969, and represents the joint collaboration of government and the University of Saskatchewan. Its 1969 conception was inspired by Professor J. H. Richards, then head of the Department of Geography at the University of Saskatchewan. This 1999 project was chosen by the government of the Province of Saskatchewan not only to celebrate the start of the next millennium but also to help mark the celebration of Saskatchewan's centenary in 2005. The elegant, comprehensive 1999 volume presents an enormous amount of current data, organized with solid logic into eight major topics: archaeology, history, physical environment, wildlife, natural resources, population, economy, and urban geography, with the lion's share of space devoted to physical environment and economy. NOAA, Landsat and Radarset imagery not found in the 1969 version add a real-world aspect to this edition. The Atlas of Saskatchewan will serve as an eye-opener to those not familiar with this Canadian province. A stunning Azimuthal Equidistant Projection placing Saskatchewan into the centre of the world is among the first of the many eye-appealing maps in this book. Five Landsat images in the "Introduction to the Environment of Saskatchewan" section set the tone for this high-tech atlas. With well-integrated satellite images, the cartographic products in this book are first rate, with an exceedingly thoughtful colour design.” See pictures Pickup in Langford Cross posted