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1993 Map of Akaka Falls

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Akaka Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Akaka Falls drops dramatically within the lush terrain of the Big Island, serving as a focal point for this survey of the South and North Hilo Districts. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and residential history, specifically the system of Hawaiian homesteading. Numerous communities like Hakalau Homesteads, Honomu Homesteads, and Kaiwiki Homesteads 3 show the transition from coastal sugar lands to upland residences.

A dense network of watercourses, including Hakalau Stream and the Wailuku River, carves through the volcanic slopes of Papa'ikou and Onomea. Protected lands such as the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge and the Hilo Forest Reserve dominate the higher elevations, while local infrastructure like the Chin Chuck Road and a remote Landing Strip facilitate movement through the varied terrain between Kalaoa and Maumau.