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1983 Map of Kapaa

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Kapaa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sleeping Giant (Nonou Mountain) dominates the center of this coastal landscape, separating the interior Wailua Homesteads from the developed shoreline of Kapaa and Waipouli. The coastal region is a complex mix of ancient Hawaiian cultural sites and modern development. Several significant heiau, including Poliahu Heiau, Malae Heiau, and the Hauola City of Refuge, are preserved alongside the Wailua River, reflecting the area's deep historical importance.

Transport and agriculture are clearly delineated by the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade winding near Kealia and a network of irrigation features like Lower Kapahi Res and Twin Reservoirs. From the dramatic Wailua Falls in the south to the Makaleha Mountains in the north, the map documents the transition of the eastern Kauai shoreline into a hub for both residents and visitors, evidenced by the Shopping Center, Hospital, and Ahukini Recreation Pier State Park.