BASE MAP

The Base Map serves as the primary administrative guide for Barangay Panian, dividing the village into seven distinct community zones known as Puroks. These areas mostly named after local fruits like Lansones, Bayabas, and Kaimito are color-coded to show their specific boundaries and locations. The map also features dense contour lines in the western region, indicating that much of the barangay’s territory consists of steep, mountainous terrain.

 

DRAINAGE MAP

The Drainage Map outlines the natural water movement across the landscape, highlighting the Lawigan River on the eastern edge as the main water body. It identifies a network of creeks that flow down from the high western mountains, powered by three specific natural landmarks: Panian Falls, Lowan Falls, and Piyakya Falls. This map is vital for understanding how water runoff moves from the highlands toward the lower agricultural plains.

 

ROAD NETWORK MAP

The Road Network Map of Barangay Panian illustrates the transportation infrastructure and accessibility across its varied terrain. The eastern portion of the barangay contains the most developed infrastructure, including the National Road, Provincial Roads, and Barangay Roads, which serve as the primary arteries for movement. In contrast, the mountainous western and northern regions are primarily accessible via a network of Footrails, indicated by dotted red lines. This map highlights the clear distinction between the easily reachable lowland settlements and the remote upland areas that remain dependent on pedestrian paths.

 

SETTLEMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE MAP

The Settlement and Infrastructure Map illustrates the relationship between human activity and the environment, showing that households and build-up areas are concentrated in the flatter eastern plains. This residential hub is supported by key facilities like the Primary School and the National Road, while the surrounding land is utilized for Ricefields, Fruittrees, and extensive Cocoland. A designated Timberland zone is located on the steepest western slopes, kept separate from the main living areas.

 

LAND COVER MAP

The Land Cover Map provides a detailed look at how the land is physically used, revealing that the majority of the barangay is covered by Cocoland (dark green) in the rugged interior. Economic activity is centered in the east, where Ricefields (yellow) and irrigations are situated near the Lawigan River. The map also identifies specialized environmental zones like Nipa wetlands in the southeast and protected Timberland in the far west.

 

TENURE MAP

The Tenure Map explains the legal ownership and status of the land, showing a clear split between private and government-managed areas. The eastern developed sections are classified under Tax Declaration, indicating private occupation, while the central mountainous region is under CSC (Certificate of Stewardship Contract) for sustainable forest management. The far western edge is marked as Public Land, ensuring that the steepest terrain remains under government oversight.

 

PROTECTION MAP

The Protection Map emphasizes the conservation of vital hydrological and topographic features within the village. It highlights the Lawigan River, creeks, and irrigation lines as critical water resources that require management. By overlaying these water systems against the steep contour lines of the west, the map serves as a strategic tool for preventing erosion and protecting the watershed that sustains the community’s agricultural lowlands.

 

EROSION MAP

The Erosion Map identifies geologically unstable areas susceptible to land displacement. It highlights a large Landslide area (dark brown) covering the central mountainous terrain where the contour lines are densest, indicating a high risk of soil collapse on steep slopes. Additionally, an Erosion zone (light orange) is identified in the eastern transition area, marking where soil loss likely occurs as water moves from the highlands toward the river valley.

 

PROTECTION VERSUS TENURE MAP

The Protection Versus Tenure Map overlays natural water systems with legal land boundaries to guide environmental management. It specifically tracks the Lawigan River, creeks, and irrigation lines as they cross through different administrative and ownership zones. By visualizing these vital water resources against the barangay’s perimeter, the map helps officials ensure that protection efforts for these hydrological systems align with the legal land status of the surrounding areas.

 

PROTECTION VERSUS SETTLEMENT & INFRA MAP

The Protection Versus Settlement & Infrastructure Map of Barangay Panian illustrates the critical intersection between the community’s water resources and its residential hubs. By overlaying the locations of reservoirs, irrigations, and creeks against the village’s infrastructure, the map highlights how vital water systems flow from the steep western mountains directly toward the central build-up areas. This visualization is essential for local planning, as it helps identify which residential zones and water storage points are most dependent on the natural drainage from the highlands and ensures that settlement growth does not compromise these essential hydrological lifelines.

 

PROTECTION VERSUS EXISTING LAND USE MAP

The Protection Versus Existing Land Use Map of Barangay Panian demonstrates how current human activities and agricultural zones align with the area’s natural protection requirements. It shows that while the rugged western highlands remain largely covered by Cocoland and a designated Timberland zone, the more intensive land uses, such as Ricefields, Fruittrees, and the Build-up residential center, are clustered in the eastern plains. By overlaying the Lawigan River, creeks, and irrigations onto these land use zones, the map serves as a vital planning tool to ensure that farming and housing developments do not encroach upon or pollute the essential water systems that the entire community relies on.

 

EROSION VERSUS LAND COVERMAP

The Erosion Versus Land Cover Map of Barangay Panian identifies the specific agricultural and forest zones most at risk of geological instability. It highlights that a massive Landslide Prone Area (dark brown) directly overlaps with the Production Forest in the steep, western mountainous region where the terrain is most rugged. Additionally, the map shows that a significant portion of Cocoland (light orange) is situated within an Erosion Prone Area on the lower slopes leading toward the eastern plains. By identifying these intersections, the map acts as a vital tool for local officials to manage forest conservation and protect the community’s primary coconut-based livelihoods from the threats of soil loss and landslides.

 

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP

The Proposed Land Use Map of Barangay Panian outlines a future development strategy that balances residential expansion with agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. It maintains the concentration of build-up areas and household points in the eastern lowlands, ensuring they remain close to the National Road and the Primary School for maximum accessibility. The vast majority of the interior remains dedicated to Cocoland (dark green), while specialized zones like Ricefields (yellow), Fruittrees (light green), and Nipa (checkered pink) are preserved in the fertile eastern sector near the Lawigan River and irrigations. This plan also upholds the protection of the western Timberland (bright pink) on steep slopes, ensuring that high-elevation forest zones are kept separate from the intensifying agricultural and residential activities below.