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1983 Map of Kahana

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Kahana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Ancient Hawaiian fishponds and steep volcanic ridges define this coastal stretch of windward Oahu in the early 1980s. The shoreline is punctuated by Huila Pond and the large Molii Pond near Kualoa Point, showing the preservation of traditional aquaculture alongside modern designations like Kualoa Regional Park. Inland, the terrain rises sharply to the peaks of Puu Kanehoalani and Puu Manamana, carved by the Kahana Stream and Punaluu Stream.

Coastal settlements like Kaaawa and Punaluu are shown concentrated along the highway, while the interior is dominated by the Kahana Valley State Park. Notable landmarks include the distinctive Mokolii Island (Chinamans Hat) offshore and the administrative line separating the Koolau Loa District from the Koolau Poko District. The presence of an aqueduct and Gaging Station highlights the critical role of water management in this rainforest-fed environment.