produced by the Cartographic Division, National Geographic Society ; John B. Garver, Jr., chief cartographer ; design, Allen T. Carroll ; relief art, Tibor G. Toth ; research, Marguerite B. Hunsiker, Juan J. Valdés ; consultants, David E. Long ... [and others]. Middle East / produced by the Cartographic Division, National Geographic Society ; John B. Garver, Jr., chief cartographer
2 maps on 1 sheet : both sides, color ; 52 x 54 cm and 62 x 51 cm, sheet 52 x 64 cm
OCLC
ocm23047204
Cartographic Data
Scale 1:5,963,000. 1 cm. = 60 km. 1 in. = 94 miles, Albers conical equal-area proj., standard parallels 15⁰ and, Scale 1:5,877,000. 1 cm. = 59 km. 1 in. = 93 miles, Albers conical equal area proj., standard parallels 15⁰ and
(E 30⁰--E 60⁰/N 40
The thematic map shows oil fields, pipelines, refineries, tanker terminals, military facilities, refugee camps, nuclear reactors, and chemical plants.
Relief shown by shading and spot heights.
Includes text, list of geographical equivalents, list of geographical abbreviations, and "fact box" graphics (showing population, gross national product, oil reserves, and military resources for individual countries).
Historical map insets: 1. 1900 chain of alliances -- 2. 1919 European imperialism -- 3. 1948 rise of nationalism.