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1928 Map of Kailua

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Kailua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Kailua sits at the coastal edge of a landscape defined by volcanic geology and agricultural transition in the late 1920s. The massive slopes of Puu Hualalai dominate the interior, surrounded by a complex system of land divisions including the Kalaoa Homesteads and numerous mauka tracts. Cultural and industrial history are visible through landmarks like the ancient Ahu-a-umi Heiau and the Kona Mill, reflecting the coexistence of Hawaiian heritage and the developing sugar and coffee economies of the era.

Settlement patterns follow the coast and lower slopes, with communities like Holualoa and Kealakekua supported by local institutions such as Konawaena School and Kowaiena Church. Inland, the high-altitude terrain is preserved within the Honuaula Forest Reserve and utilized for ranching, noted by the Puu Lehua Ranch and a remote Sheep Station. The historic Judd Road cuts across the lava fields, providing a critical path through the challenging terrain between the coast and the mountain's upper reaches.