1981 Map of Hilo

About this map

Hilo serves as the focal point of this 1980s coastal survey, revealing the urban expansion of Hawaii's second-largest city across its intricate waterfront and volcanic landscape. The map meticulously documents the transition from the industrial harbor at Hilo Bay to the institutional and academic corridors of the University of Hawaii. A significant geological marker, the Lava Flow of 1881, cuts a distinct path toward the city, illustrating the constant relationship between the island's volcanic activity and its urban development.