ZONAL MAP

These three maps of Barangay Lipanto in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, provide a comprehensive overview of the area’s geography, resources, and land use. The Base Map divides the barangay into five distinct zones, with the “Center Zone” (pink) covering the largest area at approximately 245.3 hectares, followed by the “Purok Ipil-Ipil” (green) and “Hiltop Zone” (yellow). The Drainage Map reveals a rugged, mountainous landscape defined by dense contour lines, where water flows through a primary river in the north and several creeks in the south and east. Finally, the Protection Map identifies two major “Nursery Areas”—one in the high-elevation northern tip and another in the southwestern Hiltop Zone—which are likely strategic sites for reforestation and environmental conservation.

 

SETTLEMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE MAP

This collection of maps for Barangay Lipanto in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the community’s geographical layout, infrastructure, and environmental management. The Settlement & Infra Map shows that residential areas and key public buildings—such as the Barangay Hall, Elementary School, and Day Care Center—are clustered along the primary National Road on the eastern side of the territory. The Base Map categorizes the land into five zones, with the Center Zone being the largest at approximately 245.3 hectares. Topographically, the Drainage and Protection Maps reveal a rugged, mountainous landscape where water systems (rivers and creeks) are managed alongside dedicated green “Nursery Areas” intended for environmental protection.

 

ROAD NETWORK MAP

This collection of thematic maps for Barangay Lipanto in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, provides a detailed look at the area’s infrastructure, land use, and environmental management. The Road Network and Settlement & Infra Maps show that human activity is concentrated along the eastern National Road, where the Barangay Hall, Elementary School, and Day Care Center are located. The Base Map divides the territory into five zones, with the Center Zone (pink) being the largest at approximately 245.3 hectares. Topographically, the Drainage and Protection Maps highlight a rugged landscape where water systems—comprised of a northern river and several southern creeks—are managed alongside designated “Nursery Areas” for environmental conservation.

 

LAND COVER MAP

This collection of thematic maps for Barangay Lipanto in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the community’s geographic layout, resource distribution, and land management. The Base Map divides the territory into five zones, with the Center Zone being the largest at approximately 245.3 hectares. Infrastructure is concentrated on the eastern side along the National Road, where the Settlement & Infra Map identifies key landmarks like the Barangay Hall, Elementary School, and Day Care Center. The Land Cover Map shows that the landscape is dominated by permanent crops and coconut/grassland areas, reflecting an agricultural economy. Furthermore, the Drainage and Protection Maps reveal a rugged, mountainous terrain with vital water systems—including a northern river and southern creeks—complemented by designated nursery areas for environmental conservation.

 

DRAINAGE MAP

This is a drainage map of Barangay Lipanto, located in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines. It uses a topographic layout where the winding black contour lines represent the elevation and steepness of the terrain, showing a mountainous or hilly landscape. The map highlights key hydrological features in blue, specifically distinguishing between solid lines for rivers and dashed lines for creeks, which illustrate how water naturally flows through the area’s valleys. A bold black border defines the barangay’s perimeter, and the legend indicates that the map also tracks specific points for springs and falls within this geographic boundary.

 

PROTECTION MAP

Based on the images provided, these are two specialized maps of Barangay Lipanto in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, focusing on infrastructure and land management. The Drainage Map outlines the area’s natural water systems, using solid blue lines for rivers and dashed blue lines for creeks, which follow the steep, mountainous terrain indicated by the dense black contour lines. The Protection Map uses the same topographic base but highlights specific “Nursery Areas” in green, located in the northern and southwestern sections of the barangay perimeter. Together, these maps serve as a guide for local environmental planning, showing where water flows and where conservation or reforestation efforts (nurseries) are being maintained.