1963 Map of Hilo

About this map

The coastal city of Hilo is depicted here during a period of significant mid-century transition, showing the expansion of residential and educational infrastructure alongside its industrial roots. The map traces the transition from the dense urban core and waterfront parks like Liliuokalani Gardens to the sprawling agricultural and residential layouts of the Hilo Homesteads, Waiakea Homesteads, and Ponahawai Homesteads. These divisions illustrate how the former sugar lands were partitioned for settlement as the local economy evolved.