BASE MAP

The Base Map of Barangay Atuyan in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, provides an overview of the village’s land use and infrastructure. According to the legend, the territory is dominated by agricultural land, with large green-shaded areas representing Cocoland and Ricefields. The community’s physical layout is defined by a primary Provincial Road and smaller Barangay Roads, with residential Settlements (shaded in yellow) clustered along these transport routes. Additionally, the map identifies local water systems, including various Creeks and an Irrigation canal drawing, which support the area’s extensive farming activities.

This Base Map of Barangay Atuyan in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the administrative and territorial subdivisions of the village. According to the legend, the barangay is divided into three major sectors with distinct land areas: Nangka at 46.517 hectares, Mangga at 35.176 hectares, and Tambis at 12.770 hectares. The map also provides regional context by identifying neighboring boundaries, including Barangay Catmon to the north, Barangay Ma. Asuncion to the northeast, Barangay Carnaga to the south, and Barangay Magatas to the west.

 

DRAINAGE MAP

The Drainage Map of Barangay Atuyan in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the primary water systems that support the community’s agricultural and environmental landscape. According to the legend, the hydrological network is anchored by the Lawigan River (indicated by the thickest teal line), which is supplemented by a series of Creeks (lighter blue lines) flowing through the territory. Additionally, the map identifies Nia_irrigation lines (double-lined teal paths), which represent the man-made infrastructure managed by the National Irrigation Administration to distribute water across the barangay’s farmlands.

 

ROAD NETWORK MAP

The Road Network Map of Barangay Atuyan in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies the primary transportation arteries and access paths serving the community. According to the legend, the infrastructure consists of a main Provincial Road (thick brown line) and a smaller Barangay Road (thin solid line), supplemented by a Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) and several Foot Trails (dotted lines) that provide access to the more remote agricultural and residential areas. These routes are strategically positioned to connect the different sectors of the barangay—Nangka, Mangga, and Tambis—while facilitating the movement of goods and residents across the local landscape.

 

SETTLEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAP

The Settlement and Infra Map of Barangay Atuyan illustrates the distribution of community facilities and residential zones relative to the local transportation and water networks. According to the legend, residential settlements (shaded yellow) are primarily concentrated along the Provincial Road (thick brown line) and a Barangay Road, which are supplemented by a Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) and various Foot Trails. Key public infrastructure is clustered in these areas, including an Auditorium, Basketball Court, Brgy. Hall & Day Care Center, Chapel, Health Center, and a Rice Mill. These built environments are interspersed among agricultural zones consisting of cocoland and ricefields, with natural creeks and the Nia_irrigation_canal providing essential water access throughout the barangay.

 

LAND COVER MAP

Based on the legend, the Land Cover Map of Barangay Atuyan in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the distribution of primary land uses within the community. The map identifies three main categories:

    • Ricefield: This is the most dominant land use, covering approximately 73.185 hectares.
    • Cocoland: Areas dedicated to coconut production account for approximately 20.017 hectares.
    • Settlement: Residential and built-up areas occupy a relatively small portion of the barangay, totaling approximately 1.279 hectares.

The map also highlights the Lawigan River flowing along the western boundary, providing a natural hydrological context for these agricultural and residential zones.

 

LAND USE MAP

The Land Use Map of Barangay Atuyan in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, provides a detailed classification of the community’s territory and its primary infrastructure. According to the legend, the vast majority of the land is dedicated to agriculture, specifically Cash Crops like rice and root crops covering approximately 74.65 hectares, and Permanent Crops such as coconut and fruit trees totaling roughly 20.42 hectares. The Settlement/Built-up areas occupy a small fraction of the land at 1.30 hectares, concentrated primarily around a central road network. Key community facilities identified on the map include an Elementary School, Health Center, Church, Day Care Center, and recreational spaces like a Basketball Court and Auditorium, all supported by critical agricultural infrastructure such as a Rice Mill and an NIA Irrigation Canal.

 

PROTECTION MAP

The Protection Map of Barangay Atuyan in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies the key environmental and hydrological features designated for conservation or hazard monitoring. According to the legend, the map highlights the primary water bodies within the barangay’s territory:

    • Lawigan River: The major waterway located along the western boundary.
    • Kapanugan River: A significant river system intersecting the area.
    • Creeks: Smaller natural water channels distributed throughout the landscape.

These water systems are displayed alongside the existing road network—including the Provincial Road, Barangay Road, FMR, and Foot Trails—to show the spatial relationship between infrastructure and the natural protection zones.

TENURIAL MAP

The Tenurial Map of Barangay Atuyan in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, defines the legal land-use status of the village’s entire 94.463-hectare territory. According to the legend, the totality of this land is classified under Tax Declaration and supported by a CAD Survey, establishing a formal record of ownership and land administration for the area. The map situates this tenured land within its regional context, bordered by the Lawigan River to the west and the neighboring barangays of Catmon, Ma. Asuncion, and Carnaga to the north, northeast, and south, respectively.

 

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP

The Proposed Land Use Map for Barangay Atuyan outlines the future spatial organization of the community, prioritizing structured agricultural and institutional zones. According to the legend, the land is predominantly allocated to Cash Crops (lime green) covering 73.185 hectares and Permanent Crops (dark green) spanning 20.017 hectares. The plan proposes a consolidated Settlement area of 1.683 hectares (yellow) and specifically designates 0.153 hectares for Institutional use (blue). This development is integrated with a multi-modal transport network consisting of a Provincial Road, Barangay Roads, Farm-to-Market Roads (FMR), and Foot Trails, while environmental safety is addressed through the inclusion of a Protection Dike situated alongside the existing Irrigation Canal and natural water systems like the Lawigan River and local creeks.