Barangay Malinao Base Maps | Municipality of Saint Bernard

BASE MAP

The maps for Barangay Malinao in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, provide a detailed topographical and agricultural base for the region. The area is divided into three primary agricultural zones: Mabolo (246.409 hectares), Sambag (169.834 hectares), and Cacao (57.178 hectares). These zones are overlaid on a contour line map that illustrates the hilly terrain bordering Barangay Kauswagan, Barangay Hinabian, and Barangay Libas. This spatial data serves as the foundation for identifying land use and managing the natural resources within the barangay’s boundaries.

DRAINAGE MAP

The provided maps offer a detailed topographical and administrative profile of Barangay Malinao and Barangay Nueva Esperanza in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte. For Barangay Malinao, the Base Map (Scale 1:15,000) shows a hilly terrain defined by contour lines and divided into three primary agricultural zones: Mabolo (246.409 Ha), Sambag (169.834 Ha), and Cacao (57.178 Ha). Its drainage system is characterized by a major river and connecting creeks that follow the natural topography. In contrast, the maps for Barangay Nueva Esperanza (Scale 1:19,000) detail four administrative Puroks with land tenure categorized into Titled, Tax Declaration, and Timberland areas. The infrastructure and water resources for Nueva Esperanza’s Relocation site (Scale 1:2,000) are highly planned, featuring a dedicated reservoir, drainage canals, a structured road network, and essential community facilities like an Elementary School, Brgy. Hall, and Church.

ROAD NETWORK MAP

The thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrate a topographically complex area primarily defined by agricultural zoning and natural water systems. The land is categorized into three major agricultural sectors: Mabolo (246.409 hectares), Sambag (169.834 hectares), and Cacao (57.178 hectares). These zones are situated within a hilly terrain characterized by dense contour lines and are bordered by the barangays of Kauswagan, Hinabian, and Libas. The area’s hydrological profile includes a primary river and several creeks that follow the natural elevation of the land, while its transportation infrastructure consists of a central barangay road supplemented by a network of foot trails.

LAND COVER MAP

The provided thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a topographically diverse area primarily dedicated to agriculture and reforestation. The land cover is dominated by Permanent Crops spanning 260.589 hectares, followed by a significant Reforestation Project covering 106.409 hectares and specialized agricultural zones such as Mabolo (246.409 Ha), Sambag (169.834 Ha), and Cacao (57.178 Ha). The terrain is characterized by steep elevation indicated by dense contour lines, with a hydrological network consisting of a central river and various creeks. Infrastructure within the barangay is centered around a primary Barangay Road and a network of foot trails that connect small Settlement areas (0.943 Ha) to essential community facilities like the Elementary School (0.286 Ha).

TENURIAL MAP

The thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, reveal a landscape heavily defined by its role as a Watershed, which encompasses the entire 473.421 hectare area. The territory is characterized by steep, hilly terrain shown through dense contour lines and a hydrological network of a central river and various creeks. Land use is primarily dedicated to Permanent Crops (260.589 Ha) and a significant Reforestation Project (106.409 Ha), with smaller zones for Timberland, Open Forest, and diversified crops. Human infrastructure is concentrated in a small Settlement area (0.943 Ha) connected by a single Barangay Road and a web of foot trails, which provide access to the local Elementary School.

PROTECTION MAP

The thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a landscape primarily focused on conservation and agricultural production within a hilly terrain. The entire barangay is classified as a Watershed encompassing 473.421 hectares, characterized by steep elevation indicated by dense contour lines and a hydrological network of a central river and various creeks. Land cover is dominated by Permanent Crops (260.589 Ha) and a significant Reforestation Project (106.409 Ha), while protection zones include Timberland, Open Forest, and Natural Forest areas. Human infrastructure is concentrated in a small Settlement zone (0.943 Ha) that includes an Elementary School, all of which are connected by a single Barangay Road and a network of foot trails.

EROSION POTENTIAL MAP

The provided thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, detail a topographically diverse area primarily defined by its role as a Watershed encompassing 473.421 hectares. The terrain is characterized by steep elevations, particularly in the northern section where a significant erosion potential area is identified due to high elevation. Land cover is dominated by Permanent Crops (260.589 Ha) and a major Reforestation Project (106.409 Ha), supplemented by smaller zones of Timberland, Open Forest, and Natural Forest. The hydrological network consists of a central river and several creeks, while human infrastructure remains limited to a small Settlement zone (0.943 Ha) and an Elementary School (0.286 Ha), all connected by a single Barangay Road and a network of foot trails.

LAND USE CONFLICT AND ISSUE MAP

The thematic maps for Barangay Malinao in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, delineate a 473.421-hectare Watershed primarily characterized by steep, hilly terrain and significant environmental conservation zones. Land use is dominated by Permanent Crops (260.589 Ha) and an extensive Reforestation Project (106.409 Ha), with other areas designated as Timberland, Open Forest, and Natural Forest. A critical environmental concern identified is the large erosion potential area in the northern sector caused by high elevation, which directly impacts both the local Settlement and institutional structures like the Elementary School. The community is connected via a single Barangay Road and a network of foot trails, while the area’s hydrology is defined by a central river and multiple creeks that follow the natural contour of the land.

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP