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2013 Map of Kahoolawe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kahoolawe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kaho'olawe island, part of Maui County, reveals a landscape defined by its coastal points and volcanic peaks. The interior is marked by high points such as Pu'u 'O Moa'ula Iki and several lua, or craters, including Lua 'O Keaualuna and Lua 'O Keaualalo. Drainage patterns across the island are established by numerous steep gulches like Kaukamoku Gulch and Kaulana Gulch, which lead down to the Pacific Ocean.

The coastline is a series of named bays and landings, from Honoko'a Bay in the north to Kamōhio Bay in the south. Notable maritime landmarks include Southwest Point Light and The Arch near the northern shore. While largely devoid of modern industrial development, the placement of features like Honokana'ia and Hanakanae'a Beach suggests long-standing traditional naming and use of the shoreline’s natural harbors and points.