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2017 Map of Ewa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ewa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The coastal shelf of south-central O‘ahu is defined by a dense mix of residential growth and extensive military history. Kalaeloa occupies the prominent southern peninsula, featuring the Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport and military installations like CSO Barbers Point and NG Kalaeloa. To the north, the foothills of the Waianae Range are carved by several deep gulches, including Waimanalo Gulch and Makakilo Gulch, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the hilltop communities of Makakilo City and Pu‘umakakilo.

Coastal geography ranges from the industrial and utility corridors near Kahe Point to the protected wetlands of the Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge. Historical settlement patterns are visible in the sugar-era remnants of Varona Village and the Ewa Community Cem, contrasted against modern developments like the University of Hawaii West Oahu and West Loch Estates. The shoreline is dotted with local landmarks from Manners Beach to Nimitz Beach, illustrating the area's transition from a plantation-and-defense hub to a major suburban center.