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1991 Map of Garden Of The Gods

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Garden Of The Gods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Garden of the Gods landscape dominates the northwestern reach of Lana'i, where wind-eroded geological formations create a stark, distinctive terrain. Along the coast, Polihua Beach stretches toward Ka'ena Point, marked by the essential maritime navigation of the Pōhakuloa Point Light. This 1991 inspection, based on imagery dating back to 1977, reveals a network of primitive tracks and water infrastructure critical for life on this arid plateau, including several Water Tanks and a Catch Basin near Hawai'ilanui Gulch.

Tracing the inland topography shows the deep carvings of Lapaiki Gulch and Pu'umaiekahi Gulch as they descend toward the Kalohi Channel. Named locations like Kapukaloa, Kanepu'u, and Leinukalahua denote traditional land divisions and points of interest that define the island's interior. The map illustrates a landscape of high ridges, such as Kuamo'o Ridge, and coastal features like Keanapapa Point, offering a detailed view of the island's northwestern extremity before late-century developments.