ZONAL / BASE MAP (OLD AYAHAG)

The Zonal Map of Barangay Himos-onan (located in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte) outlines the community’s infrastructure and residential layout within its ~375.49-hectare perimeter. The map’s legend identifies key public facilities, including a School, Brgy. Hall & Day Care Center, Health Center, and recreational areas like a Basketball Court, Auditorium, and School Stage. Settlements and residential zones (Purok 1, 2, 3) are concentrated along the Provincial Road (indicated by the red line), while essential utility and agricultural support structures—such as a Reservoir, Solar Drier, NIA (National Irrigation Administration) facilities, and a Brgy. Dump—are distributed throughout the eastern portion of the barangay.

 

RELOCATION SITE

The Base Map for the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, defines the primary administrative and spatial boundaries for the community. According to the legend, the entire highlighted orange area represents Purok 1 (Mangga), which occupies the full 3.44-hectare perimeter of the relocation project. This map serves as the foundational layout for the site, establishing the total land area that corresponds with the risk-specific data—such as flood and erosion zones—seen in the other technical maps for this specific location.

 

WATER RESOURCE MAP

The Drainage Map of Barangay Ayahag outlines the intricate water network within its ~375.49-hectare perimeter, emphasizing the flow from high-elevation Contour Lines toward the eastern lowlands. According to the legend, the system is anchored by the Lawigan River, which spans approximately 1.87 km along the boundary, and is supported by a combined network of ~6.54 km of creeks and ~4.86 km of irrigation lines. The map also identifies several critical water sources, including Tinago Spring Falls, Ramadas, Quirino, Leon, and Dadoy Springs, along with a Brush Damp (NIA) that serves the area’s agricultural needs.

The Drainage Map of the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site provides a detailed view of the water channels and flood-prone areas within its specific ~3.44-hectare perimeter. The legend identifies three primary creeks that intersect the site: Malibago Creek, which is the longest at approximately 45 meters; Magbagacay Creek, measuring ~16 meters; and Cuaton Creek, spanning ~9 meters. These waterways are flanked by a designated Riparian Zone covering roughly 28 sq.m., which acts as a critical buffer for drainage management. Similar to the broader regional maps, Contour Lines are included to illustrate the local elevation, helping to visualize how surface water naturally flows through these creek lines across the relocation area.

 

ROAD NETWORK MAP

The Road Network Map of Barangay Ayahag provides a detailed overview of the transportation infrastructure within its ~375.49-hectare perimeter. The legend classifies the network into three main types: a ~2 km Provincial Road (represented by the thickest red line) that serves as the primary artery, a ~878 m Barangay Road (thinner solid red line) providing local access, and an extensive network of Footrails spanning approximately 8.98 km (dotted red lines) that reach into the steeper, mountainous areas defined by the Contour Lines. Additionally, the map identifies specific Culvert points along these routes, which are essential for managing water drainage across the roads in this topographically diverse terrain.

The Road Network Map for the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site details the planned transportation layout within a 3.44-hectare perimeter. According to the legend, the site features a Barangay Road network totaling approximately 1.11 km (solid red lines) that provides primary access throughout the area. This network is supplemented by three specific pedestrian paths: Footrail Sug-angon (~5 meters), Footrail Magbagacay (~5 meters), and Footrail Cemetery (~2.5 meters), all indicated by dotted red lines. Additionally, the map identifies specific Culvert points (teal dots) integrated into the road system to manage water flow, while background Contour Lines illustrate the site’s elevation and slope.

 

SETTLEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAP

The Settlements & Infrastructure Map for the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site illustrates the planned community layout within its 3.44-hectare perimeter. According to the legend, the site is organized around a network of Barangay Roads (red lines) that provide access to various public facilities, including a Brgy. Hall, Health Center, Church, School, and a Proposed Day Care Center. The map also identifies functional spaces such as a Basketball Court, a Livelihood Building, and multiple Waiting Sheds, alongside a designated School Area and Purok residential zones. These essential services and infrastructures are strategically distributed across the site to support the relocated residents within the defined boundary.

 

EXISTING LAND USE MAP

The Existing Land Cover Map of Barangay Ayahag provides a comprehensive breakdown of land utilization across its ~375.49-hectare perimeter. According to the legend, the vast majority of the territory is dedicated to agriculture and forestry, led by Cocoland (Mixed Crops) at ~237.40 hectares, followed by Ricefields at ~69.04 hectares and Natural Forest covering ~54.41 hectares. The map also identifies specialized economic and environmental zones, such as a ~22.36-hectare Quarry, ~1.82 hectares of Production Forest, and smaller areas for Fishponds, Wetlands, and Eco-Tourism. Human settlement and infrastructure are concentrated along the ~2 km Provincial Road, including ~1.50 hectares of Settlements and various institutional, recreational, and industrial sites like a Quarrying Site.

The Existing Land Cover Map for the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site details the specific land use and community facilities established within its 3.44-hectare perimeter. According to the legend, the site features a centralized Primary School (shaded in vibrant green) alongside various institutional buildings such as a Brgy. Hall, Health Center, Church, Livelihood Building, and an on-going Day Care Center covering 70 sq.m.. Residential areas are designated as Purok, supported by infrastructure like Waiting Sheds, a Guard House, and a network of Barangay Roads (red lines). The map also includes Contour Lines to show the site’s topography, illustrating how these developed areas are positioned relative to the local elevation.

 

TENURE MAP

The Drainage Map of Barangay Ayahag focuses on land-use challenges related to environmental management within its ~375.49-hectare perimeter. According to the legend, the map highlights a specific zone identified as Stewardship Conflicts (shaded in grey), which is situated in the upper-central portion of the barangay. This conflict area is located amidst varying terrain, as indicated by the Contour Lines, suggesting that the dispute or management issue may be tied to the topographical layout or the drainage characteristics of that specific elevation.

The Tenure Map for the Barangay Ayahag Relocation site in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the legal land-use status of the designated area. According to the legend, the entire highlighted grey region, which matches the site’s ~3.44-hectare perimeter, is classified under a Certificate of Occupancy. This indicates that the relocation area has formal recognition and established occupancy rights for its total land area, providing a legal foundation for the residents and the various community infrastructures detailed in previous maps.

 

PROTECTION MAPS

This Protection Map of Barangay Ayahag in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte shows the physical terrain and designated protected zones based on its legend. Contour lines illustrate elevation and land slope, while creeks and riparian zones identify waterways and environmentally sensitive buffer areas that require protection. The map highlights protected production forest areas and protected timberland zones, indicating regions managed for conservation and sustainable use. The Lawigan River and its riparian zones are emphasized to show water-related protection boundaries. The perimeter line defines the overall mapped area, and the scale provides distance reference for planning, monitoring, and environmental management.

This Protection Map of Barangay Ayahag Reloc. in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte presents the protected and environmental features of the area based on its legend. Contour lines show the terrain elevation and landform characteristics. The productive forest area (shown in red) identifies land designated for sustainable forest use and management. The riparian zone (shown in blue) highlights protected areas along waterways that help maintain water quality and reduce environmental impacts. The perimeter boundary outlines the total mapped area, serving as a reference for planning, monitoring, and environmental protection management.

 

LAND USE CONFLICT MAP

The Conflict Map for Barangay Ayahag in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies areas where agricultural land use overlaps with environmentally sensitive regions. According to the legend, the map highlights three specific types of “conflict” areas located within Riparian Zones—the interfaces between land and a river or stream: Cocoland (coconut plantations), Riceland, and Cash Crop zones. These overlapping areas, shaded in various grey tones, represent potential environmental or land-use management issues where farming activities occur near critical water drainage systems. Like the previous maps, it uses Contour Lines to show the steep elevation of the surrounding terrain and a bold Perimeter line to define the barangay’s total land boundary.