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In this study, primarily , the land features which are related to the soil characteristics were interpreted on the black and white, positive and negative, transparencies. The results were checked with the false color composite print. The final interpretation was made by using the Color Additive Viwer and Digicol apparatus. The results obtained by various techniques used in this study were compared and the landforms including MOuntains, Hills, Gravelly Colluvial Fans, Piedmont Plains, Flood Plains, Gravelly River Alluvial Fins and Low Lands were recognised A sub—division at a lower level was done on each land form and finally 12 units were recognised at the final map. The dominant soils of each landform were determined. A comparison was made between part of the Landsat map and the corresponding portion of an existing land resources and capabilities map based on aerial photo—interpretation and field studies. A remarkable similarity between these two maps at the level of Landform could be observed’ Computer techniques could be used for further dividing the units at the lower level and also to prepare more detailed maps. It may be concluded that the application of Landsat imagery is generally successful in reconnaissance surveys. Further field studies are also required for more detailed investigations.