V. Pankov

Institutе of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “Nikola Poushkarov”, Sofia, Bulgaria

(Manuscript received 14 May 2024; accepted for publication 11 December 2024)

Abstract. Four maps of major soil physical and chemical properties: clay content, soil organic content, soil reaction and total depth are presented in Pokrovnik village. The laboratory analysis is not sufficient for decision making. Only when it is in combination with the terrain locations an opportunity can be created for better decisions. The Inverse distance weighting method (IDW) is used. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) indicates the object of research in Blagoevgrad region with a diverse relief in the Middle Reaches of the Struma River (Southwestern Bulgaria). Descriptive statistics indicates the range of the soils. This can be used for recommendation and analysis of the development of the area.