Abstract
Abstract Geomorphological maps are specific kind of thematic maps that use complex and illustrative symbolisation. Many different symbol sets, also referred to as legend or mapping systems, exist, each following different cartographic principles and focusing on different geomorphological aspects. Geomorphologists commonly use one of the existing symbol sets instead of creating their own symbols. We introduce the basic principles of cartographic design and map creation before we describe several symbol sets. It is worth understanding how symbol development, arrangement and map composition work in order to produce good geomorphological maps. The chapter continues with a review of practical issues of computer-assisted map creation using graphic and geographical information systems (GIS) software. This part includes brief comments on the creation of geomorphological symbols using a GIS. We conclude the chapter with an overview of different ways of map dissemination including maps on the Internet.
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