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2017 Map of Kaena

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wai‘anae Range dominates the westernmost reaches of Oahu, where sharp ridges and deep gulches like Alau Gulch and Kaiahi Gulch drop precipitously toward the northern and western shores. This landscape is defined by the tension between the steep, inland palis and the coastal flats that host Mokulē‘ia and the operational Dillingham Airfield. The geography transitions from the rugged heights of Peacock Flat to the iconic shoreline of Yokohama Bay, connected by the winding Farrington Hwy.

Hydrological features such as the Kawaihāpai Reservoir and numerous seasonal flows like Makua Stream underline the island's complex drainage systems. Along the coast, several distinct beach zones including Mokulē‘ia Army Beach and Keālia Beach highlight the area's recreational and military utility. For the researcher, the map preserves traditional Hawaiian place names such as Ka Leina A Ka ‘Uhane alongside modern infrastructure like the Satellite Tracking Station Rd.