1982 Map of Kealakekua

About this map

Kamehameha Birthplace and several sacred heiau sites, including Kaukakaiaola Heiau and Keaikonawa Heiau, define the deep cultural landscape along the Kona coast as it was documented in the early 1980s. The settlement pattern follows the volcanic slopes, with population centers like Holualoa, Kainaliu, and Kealakekua concentrated along the upper road corridors above the shore. This layout highlights the mid-elevation agricultural and residential belt distinct from the coastal recreation areas around Keauhou Bay and Kahaluu Bay.