1950s Maps of Hawaii

1. 1952 Map of Halawa, 1953 Print

   

   1952 Halawa

   1953 Print · USGS

   Eastern Molokai in the early fifties maintains its traditional character, from ancient fishponds to highland forest reserves. Trace ancestral land divisions and sacred sites like the Iliiliopae Heiau alongside coastal landmarks such as Halawa and Pukoo Fishpond.

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4. 1952 Map of Waimea, 1954 Print

   

   1952 Waimea

   1954 Print · USGS

   Oahu's North Shore in the early fifties shows the early residential framing of Sunset Beach and the rugged forest reserves of the interior. Trace historic sites like Puu o Mahuka Heiau and follow the route of Kamehameha Highway past Waimea Bay.

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7. 1952 Map of Koko Head, 1954 Print

   

   1952 Koko Head

   1954 Print · USGS

   Southeast Oahu's ridgelines and coastal plains are captured here in the early fifties, just as suburban expansion began reaching toward Koko Head. Researchers can trace early residential tracts like Aina Haina and the original footprint of Kuapa Pond or Waimanalo Village.

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10. 1952 Map of Molokai Airport, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Molokai Airport

    1954 Print · USGS

    Molokai’s central plateau and southwestern slopes are captured here in the early fifties, featuring the transition from homesteaded grids to open volcanic terrain. Researchers can trace land divisions at Hoolehua Homesteads and find old landmarks like Kolo Wharf and Puu Nana.

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13. 1952 Map of Kamalo, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Kamalo

    1954 Print · USGS

    The southern shore of Molokai and its dramatic northern valleys are documented here just after mid-century. Genealogists and historians can locate several ancient temples such as Kukui Heiau, the Hukoo PO at Ualapue, and remote north-coast sites like Wailau (Site).

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16. 1952 Map of Ilio Point, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Ilio Point

    1954 Print · USGS

    Molokai’s west end is captured in the early fifties, showing a land of deep gulches and significant military reservations. Researchers can locate the Mauna Loa Cem, trace the extensive Papohaku Beach, and identify the Kamakalipo (Site).

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19. 1952 Map of Mokapu, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mokapu

    1954 Print · USGS

    Windward Oahu's coastline is captured in the early fifties, showing the development of Kailua and Lanikai alongside major military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Heiau, Kailua Sky Ranch, and the Koolau Boys Home.

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22. 1952 Map of Kaunakakai, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Kaunakakai

    1954 Print · USGS

    The central and northern coasts of Molokai are documented here in the early fifties, featuring the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement and the hub of Kaunakakai. Genealogists can trace family plots and local landmarks like Hoolehua Cem and the Hoolehua Homesteads.

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25. 1953 Map of Haleiwa, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Haleiwa

    1954 Print · USGS

    Oahu's North Shore thrived as a plantation powerhouse in the early fifties, where sugar production and military presence shaped the land. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Kemoo Camp, Poamoho Camp, and the Kawailoa Soto Mission and School.

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28. 1953 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Schofield Barracks

    1955 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Oahu is depicted here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Historians can trace the development of Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Air Force Base or locate the old Kunia Camp.

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31. 1953 Map of Honolulu, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Honolulu

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Honolulu is captured here during a time of rapid urban expansion, from the bustling waterfront to the residential ridges. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Shafter, the historic Oahu Railway, and the early layout of the University of Hawaii.

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34. 1953 Map of Ewa, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Ewa

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Oahu in the early fifties was a landscape of military aviation and plantation life. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous worker settlements like Tenney Village and Renton Village or find the Sugar Mill that drove the local economy.

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37. 1953 Map of Puuloa, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Puuloa

    1956 Print · USGS

    Honolulu and Pearl Harbor are documented here during a period of significant military and aviation expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Damon Tract, locate Nimitz Sch, and explore the layout of Ford Island.

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40. 1953 Map of Hauula, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Hauula

    1956 Print · USGS

    Oahu's rugged interior and windward coast are captured here in the early fifties, showing the evolution of military and plantation lands. Trace the Abandoned RR near Hauula, the grounds of Leilehua High Sch, and landmarks like Sacred Falls (Kaliuwaa).

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43. 1954 Map of Oahu

    

    1954 Oahu

    1954 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Oahu is caught between its plantation roots and its growing role as a Pacific military hub. Trace the OR and L Co rail lines and explore the 1950s footprints of Pearl Harbor, Libbyville, and Waipahu.

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46. 1954 Map of Hawaii South

    

    1954 Hawaii South

    1954 Print · USGS

    The southern reaches of the Big Island in the mid-fifties show a landscape of volcanic peaks, coastal villages, and upland timber mills. Researchers can trace the old island infrastructure through sites like Koa Mill, Hoopuloa, and the remote Mountain House.

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49. 1954 Map of Maui

    

    1954 Maui

    1954 Print · USGS

    The central Hawaiian Islands are shown during the mid-fifties, detailing the agricultural and coastal infrastructure of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. Genealogists and researchers can trace plantation-era history at Haliimaile Camp, locate old harbors like Kaumalapau Harbor, or explore the early bounds of Haleakala National Park.

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52. 1954 Map of Kauai

    

    1954 Kauai

    1954 Print · USGS

    Kauai and Niihau are shown during a period of transition in the early fifties as plantation-era infrastructure began to change. Researchers can trace the Kilauea Sugar Plantation Railroad, the Anahola Settlement, and remote sites on Niihau like Puuwai.

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55. 1954 Map of Hawaii North

    

    1954 Hawaii North

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Big Island in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of active volcanic history and a peak sugar-mill economy. Trace the route of the Hawaii Consolidated Railway, locate the Olaa Plantation Mill, and see the extent of the Lava flow of 1881 near Hilo.

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58. 1954 Map of Waianae, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Waianae

    1955 Print · USGS

    The leeward coast of Oahu is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the development of coastal communities between the sea and the rugged heights. Genealogists and historians can trace Waianae Homesteads and significant cultural sites like Kaneaki Heiau.

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61. 1954 Map of Kahuku, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Kahuku

    1955 Print · USGS

    The northern tip of Oahu is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by sugar production and coastal military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Sugar Mill, the Laie Temple, and the Hawaii Infantry Training Camp.

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64. 1954 Map of Kaena, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Kaena

    1955 Print · USGS

    The western tip of Oahu is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of coastal ranches and military airfields. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the ancient Heiau at Keaau Homesteads, or find the Makua (Site) in the shadow of the peaks.

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67. 1954 Map of Kahana, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Kahana

    1955 Print · USGS

    The windward coast of Oahu is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape before modern expansion. Historians can trace the Sugar Mill (Ruin) near Molii Pond or locate local landmarks like Mokolii Island (Chinamans Hat) and the Kahana settlement.

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70. 1954 Map of Maalaea, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Maalaea

    1956 Print · USGS

    Maui's central coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an island landscape defined by traditional homesteads and developing aviation infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements at Kihei and the Waikapu Homesteads, alongside the Old Maui Airport and the Kealia Pond wetlands.

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73. 1954 Map of Kaneohe, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Kaneohe

    1956 Print · USGS

    Windward Oahu in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of mountain homesteads and expanding coastal settlements. Trace family land in the Waiahole Homesteads or locate local landmarks like the Territorial Hospital and the Heeia Radio Station.

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