2024 Map of Kailua

About this map

The coastal settlement of Kailua anchors the western edge of this West Hawai'i survey, where the terrain rises steeply from Kailua Bay toward the upper slopes of Hualālai. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, dominated by the Ka'ūpūlehu Lava Flow and the prominent Ka'ūpūlehu Crater. The distribution of inland communities like Kalaoa and Holualoa follows the contour of the Hawaii Belt Rd, reflecting the traditional importance of higher elevations for agriculture and residence away from the immediate shoreline. Numerous cultural and religious sites are preserved here, including the Saint Michaels Catholic Church and the Mauna Ziona Congregational Church, alongside educational institutions like the University of the Nations. This modern topographic study reveals the density of residential development in neighborhoods such as Kaiminani and Laniākea, contrasted against the vast undeveloped tracts of Kaloko.