1968 Map of Kaneohe

About this map

Kaneohe and the windward coast of Oahu are depicted here during a period of significant mid-century development, where traditional agricultural homesteads meet expanding suburban infrastructure. The residential clusters of Puohala Village and various homestead tracts, such as the Halekou Waikaluakai Homesteads, show the densification of the landscape near the shoreline of Kaneohe Bay. Notable cultural and institutional landmarks include the Byodo-In Temple within the Valley of the Temples Cem, the expansive State Hospital grounds, and the University of Hawaii Marine Laboratory situated on Moku o Loe. The transition from the coastal plains to the steep interior is marked by the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve and the Waikane-Waiahole Ditch Trail, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this environment. The presence of the Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station and the Haiku Radio Station Reservation underscore the strategic military footprint on the island during this era.