2017 Map of Hanapepe

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Hanapēpē and the surrounding southern coastline of Kauai are defined by a complex network of irrigation reservoirs and deep volcanic valleys. This survey illustrates the intricate water management system serving the region, featuring numerous storage sites such as Kalaeloa Reservoir and A'aka Reservoir, connected by infrastructure like the Koula Ditch Tunnel. The landscape transitions from the dramatic depths of Waimea Canyon in the west to the residential clusters of Kaawanui Village and Pakala Village. Along the shore, maritime and aviation activity centers on Port Allen and the adjacent Port Allen Airport. Inland, the terrain is carved by the Hanapēpē River and Ko'ula River, which flow through heavily dissected valleys like Honua'ula Valley, revealing the geological complexity of the island's interior.