Old Maps of Pāpā, Hawaii for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Pāpā with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Pāpā has changed over the decades.


Pāpā, HI maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Hoopuloa, 1933 Print
    1928 Map of Hoopuloa, 1933 Print
    1928 Hoopuloa
    1933 Print · USGS
    The southwest Hawaii coastline in the mid-1920s shows a landscape transformed by volcanic activity and early land settlement. Researchers can trace the paths of recent lava flows and locate specific cultural sites like Milolii, Ohin Mill, and the Alika Homesteads.

  2. 1954 Map of Hawaii South
    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.

  3. 1959 Map of Hawaii South
    1959 Map of Hawaii South
    1959 Hawaii South
    1959 Print · USGS
    The southern half of the Big Island appears here in the late fifties, dominated by the active volcanic peaks and extensive forest reserves. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Pahala, Waiohinu, and the agricultural grounds of Gaspard Dairy.

  4. 1961 Map of Hawaii South
    1961 Map of Hawaii South
    1961 Hawaii South
    1961 Print · USGS
    The southern region of the Big Island appears here in the early sixties, illustrating a landscape of volcanic craters and remote agricultural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Wood Valley Camp, the Koa Mill, and the ruins at Kahio.

  5. 1962 Map of Hawaii South
    1962 Map of Hawaii South
    1962 Hawaii South
    1962 Print · USGS
    The southern half of Hawaii Island in the early sixties showcases a landscape defined by volcanic rifts and coastal settlements. Researchers can trace the Hawaii Consolidated rail line, find the Kuee (Ruined) site, and locate remote camps like Hooper Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Papa, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Papa, 1964 Print
    1962 Papa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Kona coast in the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by recent volcanic eruptions and timber milling. Researchers can trace the paths of several major eruptions through the South Kona Forest Reserve or locate local landmarks like the Koa Mill and Hoopuloa Church.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 3, 1984 Print
    1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 3, 1984 Print
    1980 Hawaii County Sheet 3
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Big Island's South Kona and Kau districts are captured here in the early 1980s, from the historic coffee lands to the southern tip. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal villages and sugar-era settlements like Milolii, Pahala, and the City of Refuge Nat Historical Pk.

  9. 1981 Map of Papa
    1981 Map of Papa
    1981 Papa
    1981 Print · USGS
    South Kona in the early eighties reveals a landscape defined by volcanic history and upland forestry. Genealogists can trace family lands at Papa Homesteads or locate cultural markers like the Hoopuloa Church Monument and old industrial sites like Ohia Mill.

  10. 1995 Map of Papa, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Papa, 2000 Print
    1995 Papa
    2000 Print · USGS
    South Kona at the end of the millennium reveals a landscape shaped by volcanic history and modern development. Trace the intersection of the Alika Lava Flow of 1919 with historic sites like the Koa Mill and the Ho'opuloa Church & Monument.

  11. 2013 Map of Papa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Papa, 2013 Print
    2013 Papa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Pāpā, including Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaiʻi County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Papa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Papa, 2017 Print
    2017 Papa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Pāpā, including Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaiʻi County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Papa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Papa, 2024 Print
    2024 Papa
    2024 Print · USGS
    The leeward slopes of the Big Island are documented here in recent years, showing how volcanic history and modern settlement meet. Researchers can trace the paths of the 'Ālika Lava Flow of 1919 and locate landmarks like the One Hundred-Acre Waterhole.

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