THE CAATINGAS DOMAIN: CONSIDERATIONS FROM A COMPARATIVE CARTOGRAPHY

Abstract

This work aimed to discuss relevant aspects of the differentiation of semi-arid landscape potential in Brazil at different levels. The discussion started from a comparative reading of maps in the light of concepts of the structure of landscapes. The comparative reading of the maps evidenced the absence of consensus mainly related to the western limits of the Domain and the consideration of the areas of exception as part of the Caatinga. Some of these differences arose due to the nature of the proposals and the concern with cartographic accuracy.