The purpose of this study is to explore implication in the evolution of tectonic geomorphology for the Choushui River watershed by using gradient indices of longitudinal profiles. High gradient indices in the area of the channel between Changhua Fault and Shuangtung Fault indicate that tectonic movement is active. In addition, tectonic movement, not geological lithology, is the important factor for the evolution in tectonic geomorphology of the Choushui River watershed. Similarly, on the Lishan fault zone, high abnormity of tectonic activity or differential uplift occurred in the Kashe River, Danda River and Junda River, but not in the area upstream of the main Choushui River and Wanda River. This shows that the south zone of the Lishan fault is significantly more tectonically active than the north zone, and normalized gradient indices are not directly related to the landslide areas.