1982 Map of Hualalai

About this map

The ancient Ahu a Umi Heiau stands as a significant cultural landmark on the slopes of Hualalai in the early 1980s, situated within a landscape defined by volcanic activity and conservation. The map documents the extensive Lava Flow of 1859 cutting across the northern reaches of Puu Anahulu and Puu Wa Aw Aa. This transition from high-elevation forest reserves, such as the Kaupulehu Forest Reserve, to the stark lava fields illustrates the island's ongoing geological evolution. Historic transportation routes like the Judd Trail and Pihapono Trail provide passage through these varying terrains, connecting numerous cinder cones and craters including Hainoa Crater and Puu Lajakaukole. The presence of water tanks and a Corral near Puu o Mawae reflects the mid-century ranching and resource management efforts that shaped land use in the North Kona District.