The study was carried out to estimate some watershed characteristics (e.g., circularity ratio, elongation ratio, form factor and compaction ratio, drainage density, stream frequency, drainage intensity) of Basin of Murat Mountain in Turkey to contribute identification and management of the watershed. For this purposes, inventorial data such as topographical and forest maps collected from local and national foundations of the area together with field stage of the study was used by Geographical Information Systems (GIS) based on conversion in Arc Info software to estimate current and potential status of the watershed.Result of the analysis showed that area of the Murat mountain basin was 25874 ha at 1424 m elevation by 38 of slope. The study area was generally north and south aspect. The basin had 46 streams with a total length of 230.10 km (total of dry and watery streams). Drainage density was 0.88. Stream frequency was 0.5 in the basin showed that the drainage condition of the area was close to optimum.Natural resource potential within the area estimated by digital maps showed the conditions specific to watershed-specific characteristics and existing conditions were recorded and necessary measures were taken to prevent future changes. Therefore, it was important that the watershed should be dealt with watershed management principles.
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