1996 Map of Hanapepe

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Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park anchors the western coast of this Kauai study, marking the historic site where the Waimea River meets the Pacific Ocean near the town of Waimea. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the deep coastal valleys like Nonopahu Valley and Kekupua Valley to the organized agricultural and residential layouts of the southern shore. This area, largely under the influence of the Makaweli lands, shows a complex network of irrigation ditches and reservoirs, such as the Waikala Reservoir and Aaka Reservoir, essential for the region's sugar cultivation era.