
Island of Hawai'i coastlines meet the vast Pacific Ocean in this topographical study of the Puna District. The landscape is defined by its volcanic history, most notably the prominent Lava Flow of 1750 that stretches toward the shore near Kaimū. Modern infrastructure, including the Pahoa-Kalapana Rd and Kaimu-Chain of Craters Rd, provides access to the coastal settlements of Kalapana and Kalaehiamoe. The mapping highlights a shoreline in transition, where roads like Alakulia and the Kalapana Kapoho Beach route trace the edge of a terrain shaped by centuries of eruptive activity. This documentation captures the intersection of residential life and the geological forces that continue to reshape the southeastern edge of the island.
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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