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2017 Map of Hualalai

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hualalai
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hualālai dominates this 2017 survey of the volcanic uplands on the Island of Hawai'i. The landscape is a complex record of geological activity, most notably marked by the expansive Lava Flow of 1859 stretching across the northern reach. This terrain is defined by numerous cinder cones and volcanic vents, including Hainoa Crater, Pu'uma'au, and Puu Neneakolu.

Drainage patterns are sparse but significant, with the Wai'aha Stream and the intermittent Waikulukulu cutting through the high elevations. While modern infrastructure is limited at these heights, the map preserves dozens of traditional place names for peaks and depressions, such as Nāwāhine, Potato Hill, and Pōhakuloa, which reflect the long human history of observing and navigating this active volcanic environment.