A place name directory for Ma'erkang (Tib. 'bar khams) county, in Aba prefecture, Sichuan province, China. The book has several sections of narrative introductions to different aspects of the county followed by lists of place names (names are given in Chinese characters, Tibetan, and pinyin) divided into sections by the districts and communes. Names of prominent natural features, cultural and historic sites, and other significant features are also listed in their own separate sections. (Ben Deitle 2009-06-22)
[Translated from Chinese] One: Introduction -- Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture -- Two: A Brief Overview (summary) of Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture's Important Placenames and Geographic Entities. -- Three: A Brief Overview/ General Survey of Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture's Place Names. -- Four: Maps of Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecure, Sichuan Province. -- Five: A Brief Account of Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. -- Six: Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture's Peoples' Government's Announcement Concerning the all Prefecture, County, Distrct, Tonwnship and Commune Standard Names. -- Seven: Province/Prefecture Relevant Law (stipulate) Documents -- Eight: Illustrations -- Ma'erkang County -- Nine: Ma'erkang County Maps -- Ten: Preface -- Eleven: Brief Account of Ma'erkang County : (1) Historical Development ; (2) Natural Conditions ; (3) Agricultural Overview ; (4) Industry ; (5) Communications/Roads ; (6) Cultural, Educational, and Health ; (7) Revolutionary Commemorative Places , and Scenic Spots and Historical Sites -- Twelve, Administrative Divisions and Natural Villages [with place name lists under each administrative division] -- Thirteen: Natural Geographic Entities -- Fourteen: Enterprises and Workgroups -- Fifteen: Artifical Constructions -- Sixteen: Senic Spots and Historical Sites -- Seventeen: Appendix -- Eighteen: Book Conclusion.