2017 Map of Kamuela

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The Kohala Mountains define the northern expanse of this 2017 survey, where a complex network of streams and ditches feeds into the deep Waimanu Valley. The settlement of Waimea serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller communities like Kuhio Village and Pū'ōpelu. This area demonstrates a sophisticated water management system necessary for the high-elevation landscape, evidenced by the Upper Hamakua Ditch, Puu Iki Ditch, and the twin Waikoloa Reservoirs. At the southern end, the Waimea-Kohala Airport and several farm roads, including Lalamilo Farm Rd, suggest a mix of modern infrastructure and agricultural utility. Local history is anchored by sites like the Imiola Church Cem, while the rugged transition from peak to gulch is traced through features such as Lanikepu Valley and the Walaka Bridge.