1995 Map of Hilo
USGS Topo · Published 1998About this map
The Lava Flow of 1881 cuts a prominent diagonal swath across the Hilo landscape, providing a physical record of the volcanic activity that shaped this coast. Near the shoreline, the map details the intersection of urban growth and natural features, from Coconut Island in Hilo Bay to the protected waters of Reeds Bay. The survey captures Hilo in a period of institutional expansion, featuring the University of Hawaii and the Hilo International Airport, while also documenting the agricultural and industrial foundations of the region. To the south, the Puna Sugar Company Mill and various camps such as 8 1/2 Mile Camp and Camp Six point to the area's plantation history. Extensive green spaces like the Panaewa Forest Reserve and Waiakea Forest Reserve buffer the developed homesteads from the surrounding terrain.
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