Institutional and Individual Influences on Scottish Geological Maps, 1804–1847: A Cornucopia of Publication or a Mere Trickle?
Abstract The shape, form and pace of the development of Scottish geological cartography during the first half of the nineteenth century are described. The part played by Scottish scientific societies in publishing geological maps is assessed, comparison being made with that of the Geological Society of London. The attempts made to devise graphic representations of the strata, and the problems encountered in publishing the results, are also discussed.