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1983 Map of Haiku

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Haiku
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Makawao serves as a prominent upland hub on this northern Maui coast during the early 1980s, its character defined by the transition from agriculture and forest reserves to coastal settlements. The landscape is deeply incised by northward-running gulches, such as Maliko Gulch and Kuiaha Gulch, which dictate the local road patterns and land use. Inland, the Makawao Forest Reserve and Haleakala Homesteads represent the higher-elevation rural legacy of the district, while the presence of the U of H Agricultural Experimental Station and the Rodeo Arena points to the specialized local economy and culture.

Along the rugged coastline, numerous points and bays like Pauwela Point and Uaoa Bay frame the mouths of the many streams draining the mountain slopes. Historic centers like Haiku, Kokomo, and Huelo are linked by the winding Hana Highway, which navigates the complex terrain of the Koolau Forest Reserve. Educational and civic life is anchored by institutions like St Joseph Sch, Haiku Sch, and the Maui Veterans Cemetery, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in the Makawao District.