Cartography is the science and art of making maps. It involves designing, drawing, and organizing information about places. Cartographers create maps that show landforms, boundaries, and locations. Maps can be made by hand or using digital tools.

Cartography is practiced worldwide and has developed in many cultures. Early maps were drawn on materials like clay, paper, and parchment. Modern cartography uses computers and satellite data.

Cartography has developed over thousands of years and continues today. It is used in education, navigation, and planning. Cartographers help represent the world in visual form.