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2024 Map of Kahana

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Kahana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The windward coast of Oahu reveals a complex landscape of narrow coastal plains and the sharp ridges of the Ko'olau Range. Modern settlements like Punaluu and Kaaaawa are concentrated along the shoreline, connected by the coastal corridor of Koolau Rd. Significant historical and cultural markers define the shoreline, including the ancient Mōli'i Pond and the 'Āpua Fishpond, reflecting traditional Hawaiian land use alongside the industrial memory of Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach.

Deep valleys like those of Punalu'u Stream and Kahana Stream cut into the interior, leading toward the protected lands of the Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Prominent landmarks such as the Crouching Lion and the offshore Mokoli'i Island serve as navigational and cultural touchstones. The map documents the persistent tension between the inland wilderness, dominated by peaks like Pu'u'ōhulehule, and the active maritime environment of Kahana Bay and its various coral channels.