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2013 Map of Honokaa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Honokaa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Honoka'a serves as the primary hub along the Hamakua Coast in this modern topographic survey of the Island of Hawai'i. The map details a landscape defined by deep erosion, where numerous watercourses such as Nienie Gulch and Kaunāmano Gulch cut through the volcanic slopes toward the Pacific Ocean. Coastal landmarks like Honokaa Landing and Leinakekua Point mark the rugged interface between land and sea, while inland settlements like Haina, Paauhau, and Pa'auilo are connected by a network of local roads and the Old Mamalahoa Hwy.

The infrastructure reflects the region's agricultural and logistical history, featuring the Upper Paauilo Airstrip and specialized routes like Homestead Rd. Residential patterns are clearly visible in the street grids of Honoka'a, with named thoroughfares including Pakalana St and Maile St. The map captures the transition from coastal points like Mahiki Point to the elevated gulches of the interior.