2024 Map of Kealakekua

About this map

The leeward coast of the Island of Hawai‘i reveals a dense network of upland settlements and coastal landmarks along the Kona coast. Significant for local historians and genealogists, the landscape is dotted with numerous religious sites and interments, ranging from the Lekeleke Burial Grounds near the shore to the Holualoa Japanese Cem and several congregational church cemeteries such as Hekani Congregational Church Cem. The concentration of settlements like Kailua, Kealakekua, and Captain Cook follows the traditional patterns of development along the Kuakini Hwy and Hawaii Belt Rd, which trace the contours of the volcanic slopes. The coastline itself is marked by distinctive geological features, including Disappearing Sands Beach and numerous named points like Leinokano Point and Kaukalaelae Point, reflecting the deep cultural connection between the land and the Pacific Ocean.