2024 Map of Kauluoa Point

About this map

The Honokua Lava Flow of 1950 and Ka'apuna Lava Flow of 1950 dominate this coastal section of the Island of Hawai'i, illustrating the geological forces that have shaped the Kona coast. The map detail highlights the intersection of modern infrastructure and volcanic history, where the S Kona Belt Rd and Old Govt Rd traverse a landscape marked by steep cliffs like Pali Kaholo and rocky shorelines. Small coastal landmarks, including the Kalahiki Cem and the settlement at Ka'apuna, provide evidence of human presence amidst the basalt flows and sea-facing points like Kauluoa Point and Hoku Point. This survey captures a specific stretch of the Pacific coast where geographic features like Kalahiki Beach and Lapawai Bay are defined by the cooling of mid-century volcanic activity.