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1954 Map of Kahana

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kahana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Kamehameha Highway traces the windward shoreline of Oahu in this mid-century survey, linking the small communities of Kahana and Kaaawa against the backdrop of the Hauula Forest Reserve. The map details a transition from coastal habitation to the steep interiors of the Kaaawa Forest Reserve and Waihole Forest Reserve, where a foot trail and the Kahana Trail provide access to the ridge lines.

Evidence of the area's agricultural past is preserved through labels like the Sugar Mill (Ruin) and its nearby Chimney near Kualoa Point. The presence of Huila Pond and Molii Pond reflects traditional shoreline management, while landmarks like Mokolii Island (Chinamans Hat) sit just offshore. From Waikane Camp in the south to Punaluu Beach Park in the north, the map documents the balance between the Pacific's edge and the deep valley drainage of Kahana Stream and Waikane Stream.