Mapping in physical geography, three maps of a formerly glaciated lowland

Abstract

Three mapping systems are applied to an area of the North German Lowland. on a scale 1:25000. The Dutch and German systems have been developed for geomorphological mapping of those particular countries. The Polish map is a more general environmental map. The mapped area comprises an icepushed ridge and a river valley. Large parts of the area are overlain by coversand. Human activity changed the physiognomic appearance of the landscape. The mapping systems are introduced and the maps are compared. The two geomorphological maps contain much information for the professional geomorphologist. The maps are not intended for the general public. The accessibility for application purposes, e.g. in environmental planning, is restricted. With the data contained in the geomorphological maps it was easy to construct a physicogeographical map according to the Polish system. This map gives less information on the morphogenesis of the area but is more suitable for environmental planning.