The Adirondack Atlas: A Geographic Portrait of the Adirondack Park

by Jerry C. Jenkins

With its detailed coverage of a broad array of subjects, this ambitious project of the Wildlife Conservation Society will interest all who know the Adirondack Park. The atlas is made up of entries that contain meticulously drawn thematic maps that provide a detailed visual aid to the accompanying text. The subjects covered in this manner include the environments of the park; its animals and plants; the history of wars, settlement, and industry; forest change; vital statistics, schools and colleges, changing towns; outdoor recreation; and pollution and wastes. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

275 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2004

About the author

Jerry Jenkins directs the Northern Forest Atlas Project. He is author of Climate Change in the Adirondacks: The Path to Sustainability and The Adirondack Atlas: A Geographic Portrait of the Adirondack Park and coauthor of Acid Rain in the Adirondacks: An Environmental History.

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive atlas that covers all aspects of the Adirondack park. Geology, history, natural history, local governments, animal ranges, storm damage, etc. it is all there. There are maps for everything. No stone is left unturned as Jenkins explores every aspect of the largest park in the lower 48. I was only disappointed that there were no photos only some illustrations.