2013 Map of Kahana

About this map

Huilua Pond and Mōli'i Pond represent the enduring coastal engineering of O'ahu along the windward shore, where the sea meets the steep rises of the Ko'olau Range. This 2013 survey of the Kahana quadrangle captures a landscape defined by deep-cut valleys and narrow coastal plains, from the settlement of Papa'akoko in the north down to Waikāne in the south. The area’s history is etched into the terrain at the Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach and the expansive Kualoa Ranch, which sits between the peaks of Pu'ukānehoalani and the waters of Kāne'ohe Bay. Inland, the Waiāhole Ditch Tunnel and Waikāne Camp reflect the significant water-management and agricultural labor infrastructure that supported the region. Notable landmarks like the Crouching Lion rock formation and Mokoli'i Island serve as distinct visual anchors for this stretch of the Pacific coast.