2013 Map of Kapoho

About this map

Mahinaakaka Heiau sits as a significant cultural landmark along the southeastern coast of the Island of Hawai'i, documented here just before major geological changes would alter the Puna district. This coastal landscape is defined by its volcanic history, most notably the Kii Lava Flow of 1955 which scarred the terrain north of Pohoiki. The map captures the residential layout of Vacationland Hawaii and the coastal waters at Waiopae prior to the 2018 eruptions. Inland, the topography is dominated by prominent volcanic features including Kapoho Crater and Kaholua o Kahawali Crater, while the shoreline is marked by distinct points such as Kapoho Point and Hala Point. This survey serves as a vital record of the roads and small settlements that once characterized this section of the coastline, from the village at Pualaa to the landing at Pohoiki.