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1957 Map of Hawi

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hawi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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North Kohala's agricultural and industrial heritage is clearly defined on this 1957 survey, where a series of sugar-era plantation settlements like Hoea Camp, Union Camp, and Halawa Camp punctuate the landscape. The northern coastline is marked by navigation landmarks such as the Kauhola Pt Light and the northernmost point at Upolu Pt. Inland, the complex water management system necessary for this region is visible through the winding path of the Kehena Ditch and several reservoirs including Puuokumau Res.

Commercial and civic centers are clustered around Hawi, Kapaau, and Halaula, featuring local institutions like the Kohala Hosp, Halaula School, and Kamehameha Park. The transition from the coastal plains to the upland grazing territories is evidenced by the large ranching operations at Puu Hue Ranch and Kahua Ranch. Numerous Pu'u, or volcanic cones, such as Puu o Nale and Puu Hue, dominate the topographic relief as the terrain rises toward the south.