Base Map

The thematic mapping for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies a territory categorized into several agricultural and residential zones that are primarily oriented along the local road network. The Alegria Zone constitutes the largest single area within the barangay, covering approximately 5.946 hectares, followed by the Banana Zone at 1.048 hectares and the Malunggay Zone at 1.002 hectares. Other smaller designated areas include the Mahayahay Zone (0.665 Ha), the Jackfruit Zone (0.540 Ha), the Riverside Zone (0.446 Ha), and the Rose Zone (0.331 Ha). These zones are positioned between the boundaries of neighboring Barangay Catmon and Barangay Atuyan, providing a structured layout for local land use and development.

 

Drainage Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, delineate an administrative and hydrological framework centered on agriculture and water management. At a scale of 1:11,000, the Base Map divides the territory into several designated agricultural and residential sectors, with the Alegria Zone covering the largest area at approximately 5.946 hectares, followed by specialized zones for Banana (1.048 Ha), Malunggay (1.002 Ha), and smaller plots for Jackfruit, Rose, and Riverside. The barangay’s Drainage Map reveals a complex water network featuring a river, multiple creeks, and specific natural features including falls, springs, and swamps that support the local landscape. Bordered by the neighboring barangays of Catmon, Atuyan, and Himos-onan, this spatial organization provides a clear structure for managing both the community’s agricultural output and its vital water resources.

 

Road Network Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a community organized around structured agricultural zones and a comprehensive hydrological network. The Base Map identifies several production areas, with the Alegria Zone being the largest at approximately 5.946 hectares, followed by specialized zones for Banana (1.048 Ha), Malunggay (1.002 Ha), Mahayahay (0.665 Ha), and Jackfruit (0.540 Ha). Supporting these lands is a diverse Drainage Map featuring a river, multiple creeks, natural springs, swamps, and even waterfalls. Connectivity throughout the barangay is maintained by a network of barangay roads, DAR roads, and numerous foot trails, with a footbridge facilitating movement across the local waterways.

 

Tenurial Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a community organized around specific agricultural production zones and a comprehensive hydrological network. The Base Map identifies several designated sectors, with the Alegria Zone being the largest at approximately 5.946 hectares, followed by specialized zones for Banana (1.048 Ha), Malunggay (1.002 Ha), Mahayahay (0.665 Ha), and Jackfruit (0.540 Ha). These zones are supported by a rich Drainage Map featuring a river, multiple creeks, natural springs, swamps, and waterfalls. Connectivity throughout the territory is maintained by a network of barangay roads, DAR roads, and numerous foot trails, with a dedicated footbridge facilitating movement across the local waterways.

 

Protection Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a community structured around specific agricultural zones and a comprehensive hydrological network. The Base Map identifies several designated sectors, with the Alegria Zone being the largest at approximately 5.946 hectares, followed by specialized areas for Banana (1.048 Ha), Malunggay (1.002 Ha), Mahayahay (0.665 Ha), and Jackfruit (0.540 Ha). These productive lands are supported by a diverse Drainage Map featuring a river, multiple creeks, natural springs, swamps, and waterfalls. Connectivity throughout the territory is maintained by a network of barangay roads, DAR roads, and numerous foot trails, while environmental management is addressed through a Protection & Intervention Map that identifies protected forest and tree plantations along the riparian zones of creeks and the Capanugan River.

 

Land Use Map

The thematic mapping for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies a territory of approximately 456.641 hectares primarily dedicated to large-scale agriculture and environmental conservation. The Land Use Map reveals that the landscape is dominated by permanent crops covering 370.995 hectares, supplemented by cash crops (72.405 Ha), while built-up areas for residential and community use occupy only 12.400 hectares. Administratively, the community is organized into structured production sectors, including the Alegria Zone (5.946 Ha) and specialized zones for Banana, Malunggay, and Jackfruit. These lands are sustained by a rich hydrological network featuring the Capanugan River, multiple creeks, springs, and swamps, all supported by a Protection & Intervention Map that mandates protected forests and tree plantations along riparian zones to ensure ecological stability.

 

Settlement and Infra Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, delineate a community of approximately 456.641 hectares primarily dedicated to agricultural production and environmental conservation. The Land Use Map reveals a landscape dominated by permanent crops covering 370.995 hectares, supplemented by cash crops (72.405 Ha), while residential and community built-up areas occupy a modest 12.400 hectares. This spatial organization is supported by a rich hydrological network featuring the Capanugan River, multiple creeks, springs, and swamps, all protected by a conservation framework that mandates tree plantations along riparian zones and protected forest areas. Connectivity across these productive zones dincluding the primary Alegria Zone is maintained through an integrated network of barangay roads, DAR roads, and foot trails, supported by essential infrastructure like a footbridge and a reservoir.

 

Hazard Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a community of approximately 456.641 hectares that is heavily oriented toward agriculture and ecological preservation. The Land Use Map shows the territory is dominated by permanent crops (370.995 Ha) and cash crops (72.405 Ha), while residential built-up areas are concentrated in the west, occupying only 12.400 hectares. This agricultural landscape is supported by a diverse hydrological network of rivers, creeks, springs, and swamps, which are managed through a Protection Map that designates tree plantations and protected forest along riparian zones. However, the Geo-Hazard Map identifies a significant flood area situated directly east of the primary settlement zones, as well as several swamp/fishpond areas that intersect with the permanent crop fields.

 

Proposed Land Use Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Ma. Asuncion in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a community of approximately 456.641 hectares that is heavily defined by its agricultural landscape and environmental management. The Land Use Map shows the territory is dominated by permanent crops covering 370.995 hectares, while residential and community built-up areas are concentrated in the west, occupying a modest 12.400 hectares. This spatial structure is supported by a rich hydrological network of rivers, creeks, springs, and swamps, which are managed through a Protection Map that designates tree plantations and protected forest along riparian zones. While connectivity is maintained through an integrated network of barangay roads, DAR roads, and foot trails, the Geo-Hazard Map identifies a significant flood area situated directly east of the primary settlement zones, posing a potential risk to the community’s core infrastructure.