2013 Map of Kahoolawe OE E

About this map

The eastern coast of Kaho'olawe faces the Pacific Ocean with a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainage channels. This 2013 survey illustrates the dramatic topography of the island's interior heights, including Pu'u 'O Moa'ula Nui and Luamakika, which drop away toward the sea at Pali 'O Kalapakea. The shoreline is punctuated by prominent points and inlets, most notably the wide arc of Kanapou Bay and the coastal features of Lae 'O Hālona and Lae 'O Kākā. Numerous drainages like Big Gulch and Kaukamaka Gulch carve through the terrain, indicating the historical erosive patterns on this relatively arid island. The map preserves traditional Hawaiian place names for landmarks such as Kaluao Kamahoali'i and Hulākao, offering a precise record of the island's nomenclature and geography during the early 21st century.