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2017 Map of Halawa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hālawa and the surrounding eastern valleys of Molokai are defined by a network of steep coastal gulches and dramatic waterfalls that descend toward the Pacific Ocean. This 2017 survey shows the traditional settlement patterns near Hālawa Bay, where Halawa Stream meets the sea. The landscape is characterized by narrow fertile valleys such as Papalaua Valley and Hālawa Valley, which have historically supported agriculture and small communities like Kuala.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the 450 roadway and the Honomuni Bridge at the southern edge near Pauwalu. Significant hydrological features like Moa'ula Falls, Hipuapua Falls, and Kahiwa Falls are clearly marked, illustrating the significant elevation changes that define the windward coast. The map also identifies local landmarks such as Brandt Field and prominent coastal features including Lamaloa Head and Kikipua Point.