1963 Map of Hanapepe

About this map

The coastal landscape of southern Kauai is defined by the massive Sugar Mill and its associated worker communities at the height of the mid-century plantation era. Agricultural water management is evident in the dense network of reservoirs like Waikai Reservoir and Nonopahu Reservoir that dot the ridges and valleys. Coastal development centers on Hanapepe and Port Allen, where the Small Boat Harbor and Port Allen Airport facilitate trade and transport. Local cultural landmarks such as the Veterans Cemetery and the Baldwin Monument stand near Salt Pond, a site of traditional importance. The map further documents numerous numbered plantation settlements including Camp No 2 and Camp No 3, reflecting the organized labor patterns of the Numila area and the Hanapepe River Valley during this period.