Contains general information about drawing tools and techniques. Features of drawing of conditional signs. are considered The method of creating original maps by engraving. is described The issues of colorology, background and bar ophora. are covered. milling, color and light-colored relief design, preparation for the publication of originals, as well as the design of external elements of maps and atlases . For the first time, comprehensive coverage of the issues of drawing and developing the design of maps is given. The material is presented taking into account the latest achievements in the field of cartographic production. For students of geodetic universities