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1924 Map of Kalae

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Kalae
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Lava Flow of 1887 and the Lava Flow of 1868 dominate this southern Hawaiian coastline, illustrating the transformative power of volcanic activity during the late 19th century. Surveyed in 1921, the map captures a landscape defined by sharp topographical contrasts, from the sea-facing Pali Haukeuke cliffs to the varied cinder cones like Puu Maemae and Puu Hou.

Settlement patterns concentrate around the Kamaoa Homesteads and the southern tip at Kalae, where the Waiohinu Road terminates. For those interested in cultural history, several significant sites are noted, including Ka Heiau o Kalalea and Ka Heiau o Molilele. Coastal landmarks such as the Lua o Palahemo water feature and the Pohakuloa Bay shoreline reveal a region deeply tied to its maritime and geologic surroundings.