Within the framework of the 2026 main scientific research plan of the “Geomatics Analytics and Cartography” laboratory of the Institute of Geography of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, field studies were conducted by laboratory staff N. Jafarova, E. Sultanov, S. Tagiyeva, and M. Huseynova in the Ganja city and Dashkasan district from June 1–5. The purpose of the mission was to compare previously prepared electronic maps, geospatial databases, and results obtained from digital elevation models with real field conditions, as well as to verify the coordinates, spatial characteristics, and current status of mapped objects.

In Ganja city, the “hotspot” areas identified on the map reflecting the spatial concentration of infrastructure and facilities were examined on site. During the study, areas with high density of transport, trade, service, social, and administrative facilities in different parts of the city were inspected. The results of the verification showed that the majority of the identified hotspots on the concentration map corresponded to actual conditions. At the same time, the formation of additional concentration zones was observed in newly developing residential and service areas of the city. This information will be used to improve the accuracy and relevance of the final electronic map.

In Dashkasan district, field studies focused on the location and scale of mining activities and their relationship with infrastructure. The road, energy, water, and production infrastructure serving mining sites were assessed, and the environmental impact of mining activities on the landscape was observed. Changes in relief due to open-pit mining, the formation of quarry and waste rock areas, degradation of soil and vegetation cover, and intensification of erosion processes were recorded. Based on satellite imagery and field data, the expansion, boundaries, and impact zones of mining areas were refined. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) analyses were conducted, including elevation, slope, flow direction, flow accumulation, and Topographic Wetness Index, to determine the impact of quarries and roads on the natural drainage system. The collected data will be used to update electronic maps and geospatial databases.

In addition, the existing transport infrastructure serving the transportation of industrial and mining products was studied, and the relationship between road and railway networks and production sites was evaluated. Spatial analysis was carried out to identify potential transport routes, propose new roads, and determine a new station that would enhance freight transportation capacity in order to improve logistics efficiency. The proposed road and station directions are planned to be reflected in future electronic thematic maps.