1983 Map of Honokaa

About this map

The Honokaa coastline along the Pacific Ocean is defined by a dense network of gulches and steep topographic rises moving inland toward the Hamakua Forest Reserve. The early 1980s landscape shows the transition from the coastal sugar mill settlements like Haina and Paauhau to the agricultural interior. The map documents significant land divisions including the Paauhau Homesteads and Kukuihaele Homesteads, which reflect the historic settlement patterns of the Hamakua Coast. Cultural landmarks such as the Honokaa Hospital, Rodeo Arena, and several community parks serve the primary town centers. This era shows the established infrastructure of the Mamalahoa Highway bypass, while numerous quarries and several plantation-era camps remain visible along the gulch-lined terrain between Paauilo and the northern cliffs.