ROAD NETWORK MAP

The Road Network Map of Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, delineates the primary access routes within the village and its administrative boundaries. According to the legend, the network is composed primarily of Foot Trails (dotted lines) with specific recorded lengths, such as Bukid Babag (~3,770 meters), Ka Eriong (~4,024 meters), and Ka Tito (~1,935 meters), along with a significant Logging Road (~6,077 meters) that traverses the northern and southern sections. The map also establishes the barangay’s position relative to its neighbors, showing it bordered by the Municipality of Abuyog to the north, Silago to the northeast, and several adjacent barangays including Kauswagan, Libas, Catmon, and Sta. Cruz.

 

DRAINAGE MAP

The Drainage Map of Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the natural water network and essential hydrological infrastructure of the area. According to the legend, the system is characterized by numerous Creeks (teal lines) and Rivers that drain the village’s rugged, mountainous interior. The map also identifies critical Spring sources and Spring Intakes, which are vital for the community’s water supply, particularly through specialized infrastructure projects like the Spring Development Project. These natural water features are displayed alongside the local transport network, including the Provincial Road, Barangay Road, and Foot Trails, showing how the drainage system interacts with the village’s settlement and access routes.

 

LAND USE MAP

The Existing Land Use Map of Barangay Bantawon in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the spatial distribution of the village’s diverse land resources within the municipality’s largest barangay by land area. According to the legend, the territory is primarily categorized into Agricultural areas for crop production and Residential zones for local settlements. The map also features vital community and utility infrastructure, including Spring Intakes and Springs that serve as primary water sources, as well as institutional buildings like the Barangay Hall and Day Care Center. These elements are connected by a tiered transportation network consisting of a Provincial Road, Barangay Roads, a Logging Road, and several Foot Trails (such as Bukid Babag and Ka Eriong) that navigate the village’s rugged, upland terrain.

 

TENURIAL MAP

The Tenurial Map of Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the legal land-use status and claims within its vast 1,739.918-hectare territory. According to the legend, the land is divided into two primary categories: the No Owner/Timberland area, which covers the majority of the northern and central interior at approximately 1,316.828 hectares, and the Angkon-angkon (locally claimed) areas, which occupy the southern and eastern fringes. These claimed lands are further sub-classified into Permanent Crops (~387.343 hectares), Cash Crops (~5.364 hectares), and a small portion of Timberland (~11.440 hectares), showing the extent of human activity and agricultural expansion into the barangay’s rugged, mountainous landscape.

 

PROTECTION MAP

The Protection Map of Barangay Bantawon in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, delineates the critical environmental and hydrological zones designated for conservation and hazard management within the community. According to the legend, the map highlights the extensive network of Rivers and Creeks that define the village’s rugged interior, alongside essential water infrastructure such as Springs and Spring Intakes which serve as the primary life-support system for the upland population. These natural features are overlaid with the village’s transportation arteries, including the Provincial Road, Barangay Road, and various Foot Trails like Bukid Babag and Ka Eriong, to ensure that local infrastructure development respects riparian easements and protects vital watersheds from encroachment.

 

EROSION MAP

The Erosion Map of Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies specific areas within the village that are vulnerable to soil degradation. According to the legend, the map highlights a singular significant zone classified as Riceland and Cocoland, which covers approximately 62.372 hectares. This erosion-prone area is concentrated in the southeastern portion of the barangay, situated near the boundary of Barangay Sta. Cruz. While the majority of the barangay’s mountainous territory is not specifically highlighted for this risk, this designated zone underscores the intersection of agricultural livelihood and environmental vulnerability in the local landscape.

 

CONFLICT MAP

The Land Use Conflict Map of Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies specific areas where human activity overlaps with restricted or environmentally sensitive zones. According to the legend, the map highlights two primary types of spatial conflict: Brushland within Timberland (shaded light olive), located in the north-central portion of the barangay, and Mixed crops within protected areas (indicated by small bright green clusters) scattered across the southern interior. These designations signal areas where agricultural or secondary growth patterns may require policy intervention or relocation to align with the municipality’s long-term conservation and timberland management goals.

 

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP

The Proposed Land Use Map for Barangay Bantawon in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, outlines a strategic spatial plan that emphasizes long-term forest conservation and agricultural sustainability. According to the legend, the vast majority of the northern and central territory is designated as Timberland (dark green), reinforcing its role as a protected forest zone. The agricultural development is concentrated in the southern and eastern periphery, categorized into Permanent crops (bright green) and small pockets of Cash crops (yellow). This future landscape is integrated with the existing natural and man-made infrastructure, including the network of Creeks, the River, and the established Foot Trails that navigate the barangay’s mountainous terrain.