Outline of cartography

Cartography or mapmaking is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Maps have traditionally been made using pen and paper, but the advent and spread of computers has revolutionized cartography. Most commercial quality maps are now made with map making software that falls into one of three main types; CAD, GIS, and specialized map illustration software.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cartography:

Essence of cartography

 * Main article: Cartography


 * Atlas
 * Globe
 * Map

Types of maps

 * Cartogram
 * Contour map
 * Dymaxion map
 * Electronic map
 * Fantasy map
 * Geologic map
 * Map design
 * Nautical chart
 * Pictorial maps
 * Planform
 * Plat
 * Reversed map
 * Road atlas
 * Street map
 * Thematic map
 * Topographic map
 * World map

History of cartography

 * Main article: History of cartography


 * Chinese geography
 * History of geography
 * List of Graeco-Roman geographers

General cartography concepts

 * Cartographic generalization

Cartography lists

 * Main article: List of cartography topics


 * List of cartographers