2018 Map of El Nido

The terrain is cross-cut by numerous sloughs and laterals, including Snake Slough, South Slough, and the North Slough Mariposa Creek, which indicate the natural drainage patterns of this fertile basin. A grid of rural roads, such as Sandy Mush Rd and Givens Lustre Rd, provides access to the expansive agricultural tracts. Water management is further evidenced by the Tetzlaff Lateral and Lateral Five, highlighting the engineering required to sustain the valley's productivity.