2013 Map of Kahakuloa

About this map

The settlement of Kahakuloa serves as the focal point for this coastal study of Northwest Maui, situated where the Kahakuloa Stream meets the sea. The landscape is defined by a succession of steep gulches and coastal points, from Poelua Bay in the west to the prominent Kahakuloa Head and Pu'u Koa'e overlooking the bay. This era of the island's geography shows the winding path of the Kahekili Hwy as it navigates the dramatic elevation changes of Kaukini Ridge and Maunakini. Offshore, the presence of Mōke'ehia Island and Hulu Island highlights the island's jagged volcanic perimeter. The concentration of gulches like Wailena Gulch and Makamakaole Stream illustrates the heavy erosion patterns and hydrological network typical of the island's windward slopes.