Old Maps of Ke‘āmuku, Hawaiʻi County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Ke‘āmuku. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ke‘āmuku, Hawaiʻi County maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hawaii North
    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.

  2. 1956 Map of Keamuku, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Keamuku, 1957 Print
    1956 Keamuku
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ranchlands and volcanic fields of Hawaii's Big Island are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of Waikii and Keamuku, or locate the Kilohana Girl Scout Camp near the distinctive Keamuku Lava Flow.

  3. 1959 Map of Hawaii North
    1959 Map of Hawaii North
    1959 Hawaii North
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern half of Hawaii Island in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by historic volcanic activity and a thriving sugar and ranching economy. Researchers can trace historic lava flows alongside local landmarks like Upolu Point Airport, Huehue Ranch, and the Pacific Sugar Mill.

  4. 1961 Map of Hawaii North
    1961 Map of Hawaii North
    1961 Hawaii North
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Big Island's northern reaches are shown here in the early sixties, during the peak of the sugar era and before modern resort development. Researchers can trace the Hawaii Consolidated railroad, locate the Ahu a Umi Heiau Ruins, and explore sugar industry landmarks like the Pacific Sugar Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 1, 1984 Print
    1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 1, 1984 Print
    1980 Hawaii County Sheet 1
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Big Island's diverse terrain and transition into the 1980s are shown here, from the northern coast to the high mountain saddles. Genealogists and historians can trace homesteads and local roads near Kailua, Kukuihaele, and the Ahualoa area.

  7. 1982 Map of Keamuku
    1982 Map of Keamuku
    1982 Keamuku
    1982 Print · USGS
    The volcanic slopes of Hawaii's Big Island are captured here during the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of military training and conservation. Trace the path of the Keamuku Lava Flow past Waikii and the Kilohana Girl Scout Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1993 Map of Keamuku, 2001 Print
    1993 Map of Keamuku, 2001 Print
    1993 Keamuku
    2001 Print · USGS
    The volcanic high country of the Big Island is captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by ranching, military training, and recreation. Local historians can trace the paths of Lightning Trail, the limits of the Keāmuku Lava Flow, and the grounds of the Kilohana Girl Scout Camp.

  9. 2013 Map of Keamuku, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Keamuku, 2013 Print
    2013 Keamuku
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ke‘āmuku, including Hawaiʻi County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Keamuku, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Keamuku, 2017 Print
    2017 Keamuku
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ke‘āmuku, including Hawaiʻi County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Keamuku, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Keamuku, 2024 Print
    2024 Keamuku
    2024 Print · USGS
    High-altitude volcanic plains and cattle country on the Island of Hawai'i are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Saddle Rd near the settlement of Waiki'i and locate numerous cinder cones like Pu'ukapele.

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