It is now becoming more essential that land uses be presented in standardized mapping forms for the following reasons: there is a need for comparative socioeconomic studies manifested by physical development among the different localities so that some rational procedure for environmental analysis can be developed; the presentation of land use information in map form can be facilitated if a unified and standardized mapping procedure is adopted on a nationwide scale; and the need to have a coordinated mapping system both for urban and non-urban land use has long been felt in the country.