Assessment of Geomorphologic parameters in physical development of Gorgan city

Many cities of Iran are faced with Geomorphological constrains in Physical development trend .Gorgan city is located in the northern region of the country and it cannot be extended widely, because it is confront with physical constraints of urban development like appropriate agricultural land, forests, rivers and hills on the margin of town. The purpose of this study is identifying effective variables of urban Physical development and presenting the model which locates future development of Gorgan with minimal damage to the natural environment. The results show that current status of Gorgan is restricted to the forest through South and other part by agricultural lands. For the physical development has two selection: 1- Urban development is possible with more building density to urban buildings.2- Suburban development in areas that are suitable for physical development of Gorgan.Therefore, the best places for future of Gorgan development are part of the east and west of Gorgan.