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1970s Maps of Hawaii

Explore 32 historic maps of Hawaii from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Hawaii's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Hawaii's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1970 Map of Oahu, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Oahu, 1973 Print
    1970 Oahu
    1973 Print · USGS
    Oahu was entering a new era of suburban and military expansion in the early seventies. Trace the growth of Mililani Town and Pearl City, or locate historic sites like Schofield Barracks and Diamond Head State Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Kauai, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Kauai, 1974 Print
    1970 Kauai
    1974 Print · USGS
    The islands of Kauai and Niihau are shown during the early 1970s, capturing the balance between military expansion and preserved wilderness. Researchers can trace the layout of Niihau's elusive villages like Puwai or explore Kauai's industrial landscape at Koloa Mill and Port Allen.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1974 Map of Maui
    1974 Map of Maui
    1974 Maui
    1974 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hawaii is captured here through the detailed landscapes of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe as they appeared in the 1970s. Researchers can trace the layout of island hubs like Lahaina and Lanai City alongside remote landmarks like Wainapanapa Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1975 Map of Hawaii, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Hawaii, 1977 Print
    1975 Hawaii
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Big Island in the mid-seventies is captured here as a landscape of volcanic giants and coastal sugar communities. Genealogists and historians can locate former plantation sites like Pepeekeo Mill or trace the routes of the Mamalahoa Highway through Kamuela.
  13. 1977 Map of Makaopuhi Crater, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Makaopuhi Crater, 1981 Print
    1977 Makaopuhi Crater
    1981 Print · USGS
    The volcanic coastline of the Big Island is captured in detail during the late 1970s, showing the stark intersection of lava and sea. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Makaopuhi Crater and the jagged shores of Apua Point.
  16. 1977 Map of Hilo, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hilo, 1981 Print
    1977 Hilo
    1981 Print · USGS
    Hilo at the end of the 1970s is shown in striking aerial detail, capturing the city's transition from a plantation hub to a modern urban center. Researchers can trace the development of the city grid, the industrial harbor at Hilo Bay, and the expanding footprint of Hilo.
  19. 1977 Map of Kilauea Crater, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Kilauea Crater, 1981 Print
    1977 Kilauea Crater
    1981 Print · USGS
    Hawaii’s volcanic heart is captured in detail during the late 1970s, showing the island's landscape through precise aerial orthophotography. Researchers can study the distinct lava flow patterns and geological structures of Kilauea Crater and Keanakakoi Crater.
  22. 1977 Map of Piihonua, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Piihonua, 1981 Print
    1977 Piihonua
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Hilo highlands are captured in the late seventies, showing the push of development into the Hawaiian forest. Researchers can trace the early street patterns of Piihonua and Kaumana or follow the course of Waiau Stream.
  25. 1977 Map of Hanapepe, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hanapepe, 1981 Print
    1977 Hanapepe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Kauai is captured in the late seventies, showing the agricultural landscape and coastal orientation of the island. Genealogists and researchers can trace the developed areas of Hanapepe and the courses of the Waimea River and Makavelli River.
  28. 1977 Map of Kealakekua, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Kealakekua, 1981 Print
    1977 Kealakekua
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Kona Coast comes into focus in the late seventies through this detailed aerial survey of West Hawaii. Genealogists and researchers can trace the exact footprint of settlements like Kealakekua, Holualoa, and Keauhou amidst the upland farms.
  31. 1977 Map of Paia, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Paia, 1981 Print
    1977 Paia
    1981 Print · USGS
    Maui's north shore is captured in the late 1970s through this detailed orthophoto, showing the intersection of coastal life and island agriculture. Researchers can trace the plantation footprints and road networks surrounding Paia, Hamakuapoko, and Puunene.
  34. 1977 Map of Ewa, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Ewa, 1981 Print
    1977 Ewa
    1981 Print · USGS
    The southwestern coast of Oahu comes into sharp focus in the late seventies as industrial and military infrastructure expands across the Ewa plain. Researchers can trace the massive runway layouts near Barbers Point and identify coastal landmarks like Kahe Point.
  37. 1977 Map of Volcano, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Volcano, 1981 Print
    1977 Volcano
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Big Island's volcanic landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing the proximity of human settlements to active rift zones. Researchers can trace the residential layouts of Volcano and Glenwood alongside Kilauea Iki Crater and Napau Crater.
  40. 1977 Map of Wailuku, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Wailuku, 1981 Print
    1977 Wailuku
    1981 Print · USGS
    Maui's central valley and the dramatic slopes of the West Maui Mountains are captured in detail during the late 1970s. Researchers can trace the development of Wailuku and Kahului alongside landmarks like Iao Valley and the Waihee River.
  43. 1977 Map of Haleiwa, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Haleiwa, 1984 Print
    1977 Haleiwa
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Oahu comes into focus during the late seventies, showing the coastal community of Haleiwa and its surrounding agricultural fields. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Puaena Point and the military grounds of Schofield Barracks.
  46. 1977 Map of Hauula, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Hauula, 1984 Print
    1977 Hauula
    1984 Print · USGS
    The windward coast and central uplands of Oahu are captured here in the late seventies, showing the landscape before recent decades of growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the limits of Hauula and Wahiawa, or locate the Ku Tree Res and Kaluanui Stream.
  49. 1977 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1984 Print
    1977 Schofield Barracks
    1984 Print · USGS
    The O'ahu interior comes into focus in the late seventies, showing the integration of military life and island topography. Researchers can trace the layout of Schofield Barracks and the coastal developments at Nanakuli and the ammunition depot at Niulii Res.
  52. 1977 Map of Kahuku, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Kahuku, 1984 Print
    1977 Kahuku
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Oahu are shown in detail during the late seventies, following the shoreline from the point through local settlements. Researchers can trace the exact building footprints and field patterns in Kahuku and Laie near Makahoa Point.
  55. 1977 Map of Kaena, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Kaena, 1984 Print
    1977 Kaena
    1984 Print · USGS
    The western tip of Oahu is captured in the late seventies, showing the sharp divide between coastal development and the steep interior. Trace the shoreline from the airfield at Mokuleia around Kaena Point to the dramatic mouth of Makua Valley.
  58. 1977 Map of Waianae, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Waianae, 1984 Print
    1977 Waianae
    1984 Print · USGS
    Oahu's leeward coast comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the residential and agricultural landscape of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace property layouts and coastal development in Waianae, Makaha, and Nanakuli.
  61. 1977 Map of Waimea, 1984 Print
    1977 Map of Waimea, 1984 Print
    1977 Waimea
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Oahu is captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the transition of this famous coastline before modern development. Researchers can trace the layout of Waimea and the beachfront at Kawailoa Beach alongside the waters of Waimea Bay.
  64. 1978 Map of Mauna Kea, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Mauna Kea, 1981 Print
    1978 Mauna Kea
    1981 Print · USGS
    The summit of the Big Island in the late seventies is revealed in this detailed orthophotograph. Trace the geological formations and cinder cones such as Puu Makanaka and Puu Kanakaleonui as they appeared decades ago.
  67. 1978 Map of Kapaa, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Kapaa, 1981 Print
    1978 Kapaa
    1981 Print · USGS
    The eastern coast of Kauai comes into focus in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the development of Kapaa and Hanamaulu or study the agricultural landscape surrounding the Wailua River.
  70. 1978 Map of Mokapu, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Mokapu, 1981 Print
    1978 Mokapu
    1981 Print · USGS
    The windward coast of Oahu comes into focus during the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophotoquad. Local researchers can trace the development of coastal neighborhoods and the exact footprint of Kawainui Swamp during this era.
  73. 1978 Map of Lahaina, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Lahaina, 1981 Print
    1978 Lahaina
    1981 Print · USGS
    The West Maui coast comes into sharp focus during the late 1970s, capturing the early modern footprint of the islands. Trace the layout of Lahaina against the agricultural grid and high landmarks like Lihau and Puu Mahanalua Nui.
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