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1996 Map of Keahole Point

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Keahole Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Lava Flow of 1801 dominates the coastal shelf of West Hawaii, a stark reminder of the volcanic activity that shaped this shoreline. This mid-1990s survey illustrates the intersection of ancient terrain and modern infrastructure, centered on the expansion of the Kona International Airport at Keahole. Inland, the agricultural and residential heritage of the region is evident in the sprawling Kalaoa-Ooma Homesteads and Honokohau Homesteads, where settlement patterns follow the higher elevations above the arid coast.

Traditional pathways like the Mamalahoa Trail and the Old Mamalahoa Trail run parallel to the coast, marking historical travel corridors that predated modern highways. The shoreline itself is a mix of industrial and maritime use, featuring the Natural Energy Laboratory (Univ of Hawaii) and the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, while cultural sites such as the Koloko Fishpond represent the enduring connection to the sea.