National Atlas
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The National Atlas of the United States of America, published in 1970 by the Geological Survey, is a comprehensive collection of maps and data from various U.S. mapping agencies. It provides summaries of thematic and economic information and indicates where more detailed maps can be found. This atlas is an example of a national atlas, which typically presents a nation's physical, historical, economic, social, cultural, and administrative features. Such atlases are usually produced by government agencies to offer a complete cartographic overview of a country.12
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