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1959 Map of Hawaii South

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Hawaii South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Mauna Loa dominates the interior of this survey, its massive volcanic slopes marked by the Great Lava Fissure and the Southwest Rift. The landscape is a study in the juxtaposition of raw volcanic activity at Kilauea Crater and the established settlements along the coastlines. In the south, the village of Naalehu and the Honuapo Bay anchor the regional geography, while the Hawaii National Park boundary encompasses significant landmarks like Volcano House and the Makuaueweoweo Crater.

Evidence of local industry and ranching appears in the uplands, including the Gaspard Dairy and Hooper Camp. Numerous forest reserves, such as the Kona Forest Reserve and Kau Forest Reserve, define the ecological boundaries above the coastal villages. Along the western shore, the community of Captain Cook and the historic Kealakekua Bay provide a look at the established maritime and agricultural infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century.