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2017 Map of Kauluoa Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kauluoa Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Volcanic activity from the mid-20th century dominates this coastal landscape on the Island of Hawai'i. Massive swaths of the Honokua Lava Flow of 1950 and the Ka'apuna Lava Flow of 1950 descend from the upland slopes to the Pacific Ocean, permanently altering the shoreline and covering previous terrain. Along the water's edge, the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail threads through a series of rocky landmarks and points, including Pali Kaholo and Kauluoa Point.

Cultural and historical features are sparse but significant in this south Kona region. The settlement of Kaapuna sits near the southern flow, while the Kalahiki Cem and the Old Govt Rd provide evidence of earlier transit and community life. The shoreline is punctuated by numerous named coastal features such as Kalahiki Beach, Lapawai Bay, and Keananuionaha Point, marking a rugged interface between the volcanic rock and the sea.