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1995 Map of Kawaihae

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Kawaihae
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Kawaihae serves as the focal point for this coastal survey of Hawaii's Kohala region, showing the infrastructure and landmarks that defined the shoreline in the late twentieth century. The map documents the Coast Guard Reservation and the Kawaihae Light standing near the harbor, while the nearby Puukohola Heiau National Historical Site marks a significant cultural landscape overlooking Kawaihae Bay. The inland terrain is characterized by a series of gulches and volcanic peaks, including Puu Pili and Puu Lapalapa, crisscrossed by numerous 4wd trails that provide access to the higher elevations.

Evidence of former habitation and rural development appears at Kawaihae Uka and Hoepa, alongside a traditional Cemetery near the coast. The shoreline is punctuated by several recreational areas, including Spencer Beach Park and Kaunaoa Beach, separated by volcanic points like Waiuluala Pt. Water features such as Keanapakulua Falls and the Waikoloa stream illustrate the drainage patterns from the mountains toward the Pacific.