1950s Maps of Makapala, Hawaiʻi County

Explore 3 historic maps of Makapala from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Makapala's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Makapala's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Makapala, 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. 1957 Map of Hawi, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Hawi, 1960 Print
    1957 Hawi
    1960 Print · USGS
    North Kohala during the late fifties shows a landscape of sugar mill camps and sprawling cattle ranches. Genealogists can trace family connections to Union Camp, Makapala, and the Kohala Mill or locate the Wainala Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  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.

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