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2017 Map of Kalalua

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kalalua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The residential subdivision of Eden Roc anchors the northern portion of this landscape, its grid of streets such as Malia Aina Rd and Punahele Ave contrasting with the volcanic terrain to the south. The southern reaches are defined by geothermal activity within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where the literal reshaping of the land is documented through recent history.

Evidence of eruptive events is clearly delineated by the Lava Flow of 1963 and the Lava Flow of 1965, which surround prominent topographic features like Kalalua and Puu Kiai. The map captures a high-resolution view of various cinder cones and vents, including Puu 'O'o and Puu Kahaualea, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Puna District. This survey serves as a vital record of how human habitation in the upper rainforest meets the active volcanic rift zone.