1924 Map of Kalapana

About this map

Puna District coastal landscapes are defined by an intricate network of volcanic features and colonial-era land divisions in this 1922 survey of Hawaii’s southeastern shore. The terrain is marked by numerous vents and depressions, including Puulena Crater and the distinctive Lava Trees formation near the northern border. Cultural history is anchored by the coastal settlements of Kalapana and Kaimu, where traditional sites like Mahinaakaka Heiau stand near modern developments such as Kalapana Park. The map documents a period of organized agricultural expansion through numerous namesake land tracts, including the Kaniahiku Homesteads and Opihikao Homesteads. Industrial connectivity is represented by the Consolidated Hawaii Railway reaching toward Pahoa, while the interior remains dominated by the dense Puna Forest Reserve.