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2013 Map of Kapaa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kapaa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The sacred and cultural landscape of eastern Kauai is prominently detailed along the lower Wailua River, where a concentration of historic sites includes the Birthstone Heiau and Polihale Heiau. This coastal stretch serves as a gateway to the island's interior, climbing from the Wailua Beach and Waipouli Beach up toward the ridges of the Makaleha Mountains. The prominent ridge of Sleeping Giant stands as a landmark between the Wailua-House Lots and the residential expansion of Wailua Homesteads.

Maritime and transportation history is visible at the northern edge near Kealia Landing and further south at Ahukini Landing. The map captures the transition from traditional irrigation systems, evidenced by the Mimino Reservoir and Aii Reservoir, to modern infrastructure like the Hanamā‘ulu Airstrip. Moving inland, the terrain breaks into numerous falls, most notably Wailua Falls and Opaeka‘a Falls, as the land rises toward Kamali‘i Ridge and the volcanic interiors.