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Hammond World Atlas

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The Hammond World Atlas is an American general-reference world atlas associated with Hammond Inc. of Maplewood, New Jersey. Its maps cover countries, regions, and major geographic features for readers seeking a broad overview of world geography. The title belongs to Hammond's wider series of printed atlases and reference publications, whose contents and presentation have varied across different editions.

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What is the Hammond World Atlas?

The Hammond World Atlas is a general-reference world atlas associated with Hammond Inc. of Maplewood, New Jersey. It combines maps of countries, regions, and major physical features for broad geographic reference.

Is the Hammond World Atlas mainly a road atlas?

No, it is a general world atlas rather than a motorists’ road atlas such as the Falk Autoatlas. Its purpose is to show political geography, regional boundaries, and major landforms across the world.

Who published the Hammond World Atlas?

The title is associated with Hammond Inc., the American map publisher based in Maplewood, New Jersey. Hammond atlases are reference books, so editions can differ in map design, scale, and supplementary information.

How is the Hammond World Atlas different from Freytag-Berndt Weltatlas?

The Hammond title comes from an American reference-atlas tradition, while Freytag-Berndt Weltatlas is associated with the Austrian firm Freytag-Berndt und Artaria in Vienna. Both cover world geography, but their language, cartographic conventions, and edition details depend on the specific printing.

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