The department was founded in 1921 by Professor N.I. Lebedensky. In 1921-1945, the department functioned as part of various faculties. After the establishment of the Faculty of Geography in 1945, under the name of the “Geodesy and Cartography” department, the basics of topography, geodesy, and cartography were taught to various specialties.
In 1947, the “Geographer-Cartographer” specialty was opened to meet the needs of the Central Asian republics with personnel in the field of cartography, and 17 students were admitted that year.
In 1948, Prof. After the death of N.I. Lebedinsky, the head of the department was replaced by senior teacher F.L. Tropkin, prof. I.G. Krasovsky, senior teacher I.G. Chernyak, Assoc. Ch. V. Galkov, prof. T.M. Mirzaliyev, associate professors – Y.G. Brodosky, P.Y. Butenko, L.H. Gulomova, A. Egamberdiyev, H.M. The Mubarakovs were the leaders. Currently, Ph.D., prof. E. Y. Safarov is in charge.
Currently, 1 Doctor of Science-Professor, 3 Candidates of Science – Professors and Associate Professors, 2 senior teachers, 6 teachers are working in the department and are teaching students in specialized subjects.