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1982 Map of Kawaihae

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kawaihae
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Puukohola Heiau National Historical Site overlooks the Pacific shoreline, marking a significant cultural and architectural landmark in this 1982 survey of the Kohala coast. The map illustrates the coastal interface where steep gulches like Honokoa Gulch and Keawewai Gulch descend from high volcanic cinder cones such as Puu Pili and Puu Ulaula toward Kawaihae Bay. The settlement of Kawaihae serves as a focal point, supported by a Coast Guard Reservation and the Kawaihae Light at the harbor entrance.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident, from the Sewage Ponds near the coast to the numerous beaches including Spencer Beach Park and Mauumae Beach. Further inland, the high-elevation Kohala Forest Reserve and the vanished settlement at Kawaihae Uka indicate the historical transition of land use from upland agriculture and forestry to the more developed coastline. A network of 4WD trails connects remote inland water tanks and volcanic peaks, documenting the infrastructure required for cattle ranching and resource management in this arid coastal environment.