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The research area is located on Bantarujeg District, Majalengka Regency, West Java. The purpose of this research is to determine the drainage pattern characteristics on the interpretation of geological characteristics. This research was conducted through studio analysis using remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). Several media such as drainage pattern, slope, and geological map, and satellite images were used in this research. Indonesia Topography Maps and Digital Elevation (DEM) were used to obtain stream network and slope data. Based on the drainage pattern analysis, it can be identified rectangular, trellis, subdendritic, subparallel, and radial drainage pattern in the researh area. Rectangular and trellis drainage pattern can be identified in the north of the research area which indicates the presence of geological structures in the area, especially fault and fold structures, and also sedimentary rocks dominance. Radial drainage pattern can be identified in the central of the research area which indicates the topography of the Mt. Sireum, volcanic rocks, and slightly steep to steep slope. Subparallel drainage pattern can be identified in the south of the research area which indicates the slope topography of the Mt. Cakrabuana in the southwest of the research area, volcanic rocks, and geological structure indication whereas subdendritic indicates the foot of slope of the Mt. Cakrabuana, sedimentary and volcanic rocks, and geological structure indication. Slope characteristics identified through drainage pattern analysis are also supported by slope map and satellite images of the research area which show the same characteristics. On the other hand, the initial geological characteristics interpretation of the research area which is identified through drainage pattern analysis is also supported by previous geological research data in the geological map of the research area. Hence, it can be concluded that the drainage pattern analysis can be used for geological interpretation of a particular area and assist researchers to plan field activities properly.