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Old Maps of Pāpa‘aloa, Hawaiʻi County

Explore 10 old maps of Pāpa‘aloa, spanning from 1915 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Pāpa‘aloa, Hawaiʻi County maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Honomu
    1915 Map of Honomu
    1915 Honomu
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Hamakua and Hilo coastlines appear in incredible detail in this early territorial survey of Hawaii. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of plantation life at Honomu and Papaaloa, or locate long-standing landmarks like Akaka Falls and the Pohakupuka School.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1966 Map of Papaaloa, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Papaaloa, 1968 Print
    1966 Papaaloa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Hamakua Coast in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of deep gulches and plantation-era land divisions. Researchers can trace historic family lands through the Papaaloa Homesteads or locate the Tidal Wave Memorial at Laupahoehoe.
  16. 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.
  19. 1980 Map of Papaaloa, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Papaaloa, 1981 Print
    1980 Papaaloa
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Hamakua Coast of Hawaii Island appears in the early eighties as a network of homesteads and deep river gulches. Genealogists can trace family locations through numerous tracts like the Papaaloa Homesteads and find landmarks such as Kapehu Camp or the Tidal Wave Memorial.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 2, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 2, 1985 Print
    1980 Hawaii County Sheet 2
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern coast of the Big Island is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of active volcanic landforms and historic plantation towns. Researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Laupahoehoe and Papaikou, or explore the road networks around Kilauea Crater and General Lyman Field.
  25. 1992 Map of Papaaloa, 2003 Print
    1992 Map of Papaaloa, 2003 Print
    1992 Papaaloa
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Hamakua Coast comes alive in the early nineties, showing the intricate network of upland homesteads and coastal villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family lands within the Papa'aloa Homesteads or locate the Tidal Wave Memorial at Laupahoehoe.
  28. 2024 Map of Papaaloa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Papaaloa, 2024 Print
    2024 Papaaloa
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Hamakua Coast of the Big Island is shown here in the current era, where deep-cut gulches meet the Pacific. Researchers can trace the heritage of Laupahoehoe through landmarks like Saint Anthony's Catholic Church Cem and Laupahoehoe Point Cem.
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