2024 Map of Akaka Falls

About this map

The windward slopes of the Island of Hawai'i are defined by a complex network of drainage systems, most notably the towering Akaka Falls and nearby Kahuna Falls. This landscape transition from the coastal reaches near the settlement of Ka'uku to the protected high-elevation canopies of the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals the intricate water network feeding the Hamakua Coast, where significant features like Waimi Falls, Wailua Falls, and the Wailua-pua Spring emerge from the dense tropical terrain.