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2024 Map of Kaupo

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Kaupo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The dramatic southern flank of Maui descends from the heights of Haleakalā Crater to the Pacific coast in this detailed topographic study. The landscape is defined by the massive breach of the Kaupo Gap, where the Haleakalā Wilderness and Haleakalā National Park protect the volcanic terrain. Historic transit routes like the Sliding Sands Trl and Kaupo Trl provide passage through the steep elevation changes, connecting the high crater floor with the coastal settlements below.

Along the rugged shoreline, small coastal places such as Pōhakuloa, Mokulau, and Halekii sit near a succession of bays and points. Notable hydrologic features include the Nuʻu Salt Pond and numerous deep-cut drainages like Manawainui Stream and Pāhihi Gulch. The map captures the unique geography of the Niniao Pali and the expansive Kĩpahulu Valley, documenting the transition from alpine volcanic environments to the windward coastal edges of the island.