1970s Maps of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii

Explore 9 historic maps of Hawaiʻi County 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 Hawaiʻi County'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 Hawaiʻi County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Hawaiʻi County, HI maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1978 Map of Mauna Loa, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Mauna Loa, 1981 Print
    1978 Mauna Loa
    1981 Print · USGS
    The summit of the world's largest shield volcano is captured in the late seventies through detailed aerial imagery. Geologists and researchers can trace the intricate boundaries of Mokuaweoweo and nearby pit craters like Lua Hohonu and Lua Hou.

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