Zonal Map

The Zonal Map for Barangay Mahayag in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, identifies the administrative division of the area into seven distinct sectors or Puroks. These zones are distributed geographically from north to south, with Purok 7 occupying the northernmost tip and Purok 1 situated at the southern base. Rendered at a scale of 1:17,000.00, this map serves as a primary spatial reference for local governance, illustrating the specific territorial boundaries assigned to each purok within the barangay’s perimeter.

 

Drainage Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Mahayag in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail an administrative and hydrological framework centered on local governance and water resource management. At a scale of 1:17,000, the Zonal Map illustrates the barangay’s division into seven distinct administrative sectors, or Puroks, which organize the irregularly shaped territory from the northern tip down to the southern base. Complementing this, the Drainage Map (Scale 1:15,000) highlights the area’s rich water network, identifying 19 springs that feed into approximately 12.25 kilometers of creeks and a 2.31-kilometer river system. These spatial data points provide a foundation for managing both the community’s organizational structure and its natural water resources.

 

Road Network Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Mahayag in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a structured administrative and hydrological framework centered on local governance and water resource management. At a scale of 1:17,000, the Zonal Map illustrates the barangay’s division into seven distinct administrative sectors, or Puroks, which organize the territory from the northern tip down to the southern base. Complementing this, the Drainage Map highlights a rich water network featuring 19 springs that feed into approximately 12.25 kilometers of creeks and a 2.31-kilometer river system. The community’s connectivity is further defined by a Road Network Map showing a Provincial road (1.84 km), Barangay roads ($\sim$2.10 km), and an extensive web of foot trails totaling approximately 13.04 kilometers.

 

Existing Land Use Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Mahayag in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a structured administrative and hydrological framework focused on local governance and resource management. Its Zonal Map illustrates the barangay’s division into seven distinct Puroks, while the Drainage Map highlights a rich water network featuring 19 springs, 12.25 kilometers of creeks, and a 2.31-kilometer river system. Connectivity is maintained through a Road Network consisting of a Provincial road (1.84 km), Barangay roads (2.10 km), and an extensive web of foot trails totaling approximately 13.04 kilometers. Furthermore, hazard assessments for the area include monitoring for landslide susceptibility, particularly in Puroks 1 and 3, and addressing potential flooding caused by silted or insufficient drainage systems.

 

Protection Map

The thematic maps for Barangay Mahayag in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, outline a community focused on environmental management and administrative organization. Administratively, the Zonal Map divides the territory into seven distinct Puroks, while the Existing Land Use Map reveals a landscape dominated by Brushland (291.18 Ha) and Permanent Crops (282.58 Ha), with smaller areas of Natural Forest (50.43 Ha). The area possesses a rich hydrological profile featuring 19 springs that feed a 2.31-km river and an extensive 12.25-km creek network. While connectivity is supported by over 13 km of foot trails and a provincial road, the Disaster Prone Area Map highlights critical vulnerabilities, including approximately 47.20 hectares of erosion-prone land and specific zones at risk of flooding.