2017 Map of Halawa OE S

About this map

Traditional Hawaiian aquaculture structures line the southeastern coast of Moloka‘i in this detailed study of the island's shoreline and surrounding waters. The concentration of historical engineering is evident in the series of coastal enclosures such as Pūko‘o Fishpond, Kūpeke Fishpond, and Kihaloko Fishpond. These features, along with others like Ni‘aupala Fishpond and Kaopeahina Fishpond, reflect a landscape deeply integrated with the sea. Inland, the terrain is defined by numerous drainage systems, including Pūko‘o Gulch and Māpulehu Stream, which descend toward the settlements at Pūko‘o and Waikakulu. The map also captures the maritime approaches to Pūko‘o Harbor and Honomuni Harbor, providing a clear record of the intersection between the land, the managed coastal ponds, and the open Pacific Ocean.