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2017 Map of Kaupo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Haleakalā National Park dominates the northern reaches of this Maui survey, centered on the dramatic descent from the Haleakalā Crater through the Kaupō Gap. The landscape transitions from high volcanic peaks like Kumu'iliahi and the sheer cliffs of Niniao Pali down to the southern coastline where the Pacific Ocean meets the 'Alenuihāhā Channel. Along this rugged shore, a series of traditional place names and coastal features mark the terrain, including Huakini Bay, Mokulau Beach, and the unique Nu'u Salt Pond.

Evidence of human movement and settlement is visible in the network of trails and small coastal hubs. The Sliding Sands Trail and Kaupō Trail provide access across the mountainous interior, connecting the high crater to the lower slopes. Near the water, small points of activity like Mokulau and Pōhakuloa sit near natural water sources such as Waiu Spring and Paanene Spring, illustrating the importance of freshwater access in this volcanic environment.