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1980 Map of Hawaii County Sheet 3

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Hawaii County Sheet 3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The western and southern coastline of Hawaii's Big Island is defined by a succession of lava flows and deep gulches in this 1980 survey. From the historic shores of Kealakekua Bay near Napoopoo to the southern tip at Ka Lae, the map details a landscape where traditional coastal settlements like Milolii and Honaunau sit adjacent to vast preservation lands. Significant cultural landmarks are noted, including the City of Refuge Nat Historical Pk, reflecting the deep history of the South Kona and Kau districts.

Inland, the influence of the sugar and ranching eras is evident in the layout of towns like Pahala and Naalehu, while more isolated sites such as the Halfway House and Koa Mill speak to earlier transport and industry. The topography is dominated by the southwestern rift zone of Mauna Loa, with numerous dated lava flows descending toward the Pacific Ocean, cutting through the South Kona Forest Reserve and Manuka Forest Reserve.