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1956 Map of Keanakolu

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Keanakolu
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Doctor David Douglas Historical Monument (Kaluakauka) serves as a primary landmark in this mid-century view of the high-altitude forests on the slopes of Hawaii. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Hamakua Forest Reserve, Manowaialee Forest Reserve, and Hilo Forest Reserve, where deep gulches like Kaula Gulch and Ookala Gulch cut through the terrain.

Remote infrastructure of the 1950s is documented through numerous mountain outposts, including the Forest Reserve Headquarters at Keanakolu and various shelters such as Puu Loa No 2 Camp, Iolehaehae Camp, and a Stone Corral. The intricate network of Trails and Jeep Trails provides a look at the access patterns used for forest management and ranching before modern development, while labels like Rain Shed highlight the essential nature of water collection in these upland areas.