After the assessment of the aerial photos dated 1935,
1972 and 2006 with the method of digital
photogrammetry, the maps showing the current situation
were constituted by digitizing the available coastline of
that date through the models constituted. It was
determined that an area of 95.32 ha in total were gained through filling the sea, from 1935 to 1972. Also, it was
determined that an area of 70.74 ha in total were gained
through filling the sea from 1972 to 2006. While
examining the aerial photos, it was seen that on the filled
areas (mainly areas such as highways), other facilities for
transportation purposes, green areas, trekking mills, parks, a wide range of green areas and children’s
playground were built. Areas were gained through filling
the harbor in Samsun, which is a coastal city, and at the
same time, its harbors and facilities were extended
(Figure 3).