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1965 Map of Haena

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Haena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Haena and the northern coast of Kauai are defined here by a sharp transition from the Pacific Ocean to the towering ridges of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. This 1965 field-checked survey highlights a landscape where ancient Hawaiian cultural sites like Ka Ulu a Paoa Heiau and the Lohiau House (Site) sit alongside geological wonders such as Waikapalae Wet Cave and Haena Dry Cave. The mapping detail focuses heavily on the drainage systems of the Wainiha River and Hanakapiai Stream, showing the infrastructure that supported the local valley economy, including a Powerhouse and Penstock near Kealawela.

High-altitude features like the Kokee Air Force Station and the Kalaulau Lookout provide a glimpse into the mid-century strategic and recreational use of the island's interior. In the south, the map details the marshy reaches of the Wainieha Swamp and numerous falls, including Limahuli Falls and Mohihi Falls, illustrating the complex hydrology that feeds the coastal settlements of Wainiha and Hale Homaha.