1981 Map of Kalapana

About this map

The coastal settlements of Kalapana and Kaimu are captured here in a period of relative stability before significant volcanic activity reshaped the Puna coast. This 1981 revision documents a landscape defined by both modern infrastructure and deep cultural history, with the Chain of Craters Road and Kalapana Trail providing access to the rugged Puna shoreline. The map records several vital cultural and geological landmarks, including the Wahaula Heiau, the Cave of Refuge, and the Queens Bath, alongside newer developments like Harry K Brown Park. Recent geologic history is evidenced by the Lava Flow of 1977, which cut through the Kupahua and Kalapana regions. For researchers and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Kupahua Homesteads and Kaimu-Makena Homesteads, as well as numerous coastal features like Hakuma Point and Petroglyphs near the Pali cliffs.