1967 Map of Kahana

About this map

The coastal settlements of Kaaawa and Kahana define the windward shoreline of Oahu during the late 1960s. This survey illustrates a landscape where the Koolau Range drops sharply into the sea, forming the dramatic backdrop for landmarks like Crouching Lion (Kauhi) and Puu Kanehoalani. The map documents early-century agricultural remnants alongside mid-century conservation efforts, specifically within the Kahana Valley State Park and Kaawa Forest Reserve. Significant maritime and cultural features are recorded, including the ancient stone-walled Huilua Pond and Molii Pond near Kualoa Point. Inland, a complex network of aqueducts, tunnels, and a Gaging Station trace the critical management of freshwater from the Punaluu Stream and Waikane Stream systems. Farther south, Waikane Camp and the Sugar Mill (Ruin) Chimney stand as physical evidence of the area's plantation history.