Relief Map of Mindanao

The Relief Map of Mindanao is a large-scale topographical map built by Dr. Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan from 1892 to 1896. Located in Dapitan City Plaza in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, it depicts the island of Mindanao with accurate terrain features. Constructed with the help of his pupil Francisco Paula de Sanchez, it served as a teaching aid for geography and remains a preserved National Historical Landmark within the Rizal heritage area.

Visitors can expect to see a large, elevated concrete relief map of Mindanao set in an open landscaped area of Dapitan City Plaza near St. James Church. The map shows mountains, rivers and coastlines in raised terrain, surrounded by paved walkways, gardens and interpretive markers. The setting is an open public plaza with trees, benches and views of the church and plaza grounds. It is a short stop for viewing, photography and reading historical information.