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1994 Map of Kalapana

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Kalapana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The coastal landscapes of the Puna District are shown during a period of significant volcanic transformation in the mid-1990s. The map illustrates the dominance of volcanic activity over human settlement, clearly marking the Lava Flow of 1977 and the ancient Lava Flow of 1750 as they reached the Pacific Ocean. This 1994 imagery update provides an essential record of the region within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, documenting how recent eruptions have altered the path of the Chain of Craters Road and the Puna Coast Trail.

Traditional land divisions and homesteads are delineated, including the Kaimu Makena Homesteads and Kupahua Homesteads, offering a vital resource for genealogists and local historians. Landmarks such as the Cave of Refuge and Harry K Brown Park appear alongside small coastal settlements like Kapaahu and Kaimu. The terrain is defined by dramatic coastal features like Holei Pali and Ka Lae Apuki, showing the intersection of Hawaii's volcanic geology and its residential history.