1983 Map of Kapaa

About this map

Poliahu Heiau and the Hauola City of Refuge stand as significant cultural landmarks along the eastern coast of Kauai, where the Wailua River meets Wailua Bay. This early 1980s coastal survey captures a landscape defined by its deep agricultural and spiritual heritage, featuring numerous sacred sites like Malae Heiau and Hikina o ka la Heiau. The settlement patterns of Kapaa and Waipouli are shown alongside extensive inland water management systems, including the Lower Kapahi Res and Wailua Reservoir. The topography is dominated by the ridge known as Sleeping Giant, which overlooks the Wailua House Lots and the Kapaa Homesteads. Further south, the map details the infrastructure around Hanamaulu, including the Ahukini Landing and the Kauai Memorial Gardens, illustrating the transition from agricultural tracts to coastal residential and recreational zones.