Аннотация:The analysis of the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) and the actual acidity of the topsoil of the botanical garden created 65 years ago on the campus of Lomonosov Moscow State University was performed. It has been revealed that the sectors of the botanical garden, differentiated by a set of cultivated plants and a system of agrotechnical practices (arboretum, orchard, flower parterre, etc.) were characterized by significant differences in SOC and pH. Trends in the spatial distribution of these indicators have been revealed, which makes it possible to estimate the degree of anthropogenic load on the territory.