The software list is here
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...pping-Software

and my advice is to look in the finished maps section. There is a thumbnails page where you can browse loads of map pics. Look for the ones you like and see what they used to make it. Click on their name to get to the thread.
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ed-Maps-Thumbs