2024 Map of Keanakolu

About this map

Keanakolu sits at a high-elevation junction on the windward slopes of the Island of Hawai'i, where the historic Humuula Trl meets Mana Rd. This survey details a landscape defined by deep gulches and upland forests, notably containing a portion of the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast. The drainage pattern is dense and directional, with countless named waterways like Laupahoehoe Stream and Ka'awali'i Stream cutting through the terrain. Evidence of early land management remains visible through labels like the Niupea Homestead Rd. Topographical landmarks such as Pu'uloa and the prominent Nanamauna Cone provide clear reference points for the volcanic character of this region, while small settlements like Pu'ulalohinu and Kalepa mark the few established sites in this remote forest and ranching corridor.