1960 Map of Kealakekua

About this map

Holualoa and the surrounding Kona coffee country are detailed during a period of transition in the mid-20th century. The settlement pattern follows the high ground along the Mamalahoa Highway, where schools like Konawaena Sch and Holualoa Sch served the local upland communities. The landscape is defined by traditional land divisions extending from the shoreline to the upper elevations, including segments like Hokukano 1 and Honuaino 2. Along the coast, the map documents a series of traditional landings and bays, from Keauhou Bay to the seasonal Disappearing Sands Beach. Inland, the Kahaluu Forest Reserve covers the higher slopes, while the historical Judd Trail cuts across the terrain. Notable local infrastructure includes the Kona Hospital and several quarries, reflecting the region's mid-century development.