1963 Map of Hanalei

About this map

Hanalei sits along the northern shores of Kauai, where the massive Hanalei River flows from the interior peaks of the Halelea Forest Reserve into the wide waters of Hanalei Bay. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by coastal agriculture and early ranching, centered around the Princeville Ranch and the nearby Landing Strip. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management of the era, from the Kalihiwai Reservoir and various water tanks to a specific Fish Pond and numerous gaging stations monitoring the island's heavy rainfall. Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward the iconic Namolokama Mtn and Hihimanu, revealing a network of ridges and deep valleys cut by the Lumahai River and Kalihiwai River. Local life is anchored by recreational spaces like Waioli Beach Park and the rural dwellings at the Hanalei Homesteads.