2017 Map of Keahole Point

About this map

Kalaoa sits atop the volcanic slopes of the Island of Hawai'i, overlooking a coast defined by ancient aquaculture and modern infrastructure. This 2017 survey details the maritime landscape where the Kona International Airport at Keahole occupies the flats of Keahole Point. To the south, the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park preserves vital indigenous engineering, including the Kaloko Fishpond and 'Alōpio Fishpond near Honokōhau Bay. These features demonstrate a long-standing relationship with the Pacific Ocean, where nearshore features like Makalawena Bank provided traditional fishing grounds. Inland, the expanding street networks around Kalaoa contrast with the rugged, preserved corridor of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, which follows the shoreline through points like Wawahiwaa Point and Kāiwi Point. The map provides a look at the intersection of conservation lands and the developing North Kona region.