2013 Map of Kahoolawe OE NE

About this map

Hale 'O Papa Heiau stands as a significant landmark on the northeast coast of Kaho'olawe, overlooking the waters of the 'Alalākeiki Channel. This coastal section is defined by a series of geographic points and indentations, including Lae 'O Kuikui at the northern tip and the coastal entry of Hakioawa. Further inland, the volcanic landscape features the Lua 'O Keālialuna crater, while the drainage of Big Gulch reaches the sea near 'Oawawahie. To the northeast, the crescent-shaped island of Molokini sits isolated within the Pacific Ocean, serving as a primary navigational reference point between the larger islands. The map provides a precise record of the shoreline and traditional Hawaiian place names as they were cataloged in the early 21st century, offering a baseline for environmental and cultural studies of this protected island and its surrounding waters.