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2017 Map of Kahoolawe

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kahoolawe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kaho‘olawe island, part of the Hawaiian Islands chain in Maui County, is documented here in high detail. The topography is defined by numerous gulches and volcanic features, including the central Lua ‘O Keaualuna and the prominent high point at Pu‘u ‘O Moa‘ula Iki. Coastal landmarks such as The Arch and Lae ‘O Nākoholā on the northern shore contrast with the sheltered waters of Kamōhio Bay and Waikahalulu Bay to the south.

The absence of modern infrastructure reflects the island's unique status, focusing instead on traditional place names and landform designations. From the western reach of Lae ‘O Kealaikahiki to the eastern slopes near Ilī‘ili‘ililoa, the map preserves the indigenous nomenclature of the landscape. Coastal sites like Hanakanae‘a Beach and Honokanai‘a remain critical reference points for this uninhabited island, which is managed as a cultural and ecological reserve.