Kaimū stands as a focal point along the southeastern coast of the Island of Hawai'i in this 2013 survey. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the physical evidence of volcanic activity, specifically the Lava Flow of 1750 that shaped the shoreline near Kalaehiamoe. This map is particularly significant for its documentation of indigenous sacred sites, including Niukukahi Heiau, Kumakaula Heiau, and Kekaloa Heiau, which provide a geographic context for cultural history. Infrastructure is centered around Kaimu-Chain of Craters Rd and Ahia Rd, reflecting the modern transit corridors that navigate this historically active geological zone.
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1922 · Puna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Puna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Kalapana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Hawaii South
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hawaii South
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Hawaii South
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Hawaii South
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Pahoa South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Kalalua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Kalapana
USGS Topo · 1:24,000