Abstract

In the paper peculiarities of cartographical signs and their relation to geological reality, which is reflected on maps, not only on the part of phenomenon but also on the part of essence, are examined. Showing that the geological maps as sense-visual images are important means, for theoretical thinking and serve, firstly, for strengthening the theory which has already appeared, secondly, when a theory doesn’t exist yet, a map can serve as a mean for creating new theory and presents itself as “fore theory”.