2017 Map of Keawanui Bay

About this map

The northwest coastline of the Island of Hawai'i is the focal point of this 2017 survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the Pacific Ocean. This coastal margin is defined by a series of small, distinct inlets including Keawe'ula Bay, Keawanui Bay, and Wawaionū Bay. Preservation and heritage are central to this stretch of shore, as evidenced by the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail which follows the shoreline through this quadrant. Transportation in this corner of Hawaii County is limited to the Kawaihae-Mahukona Rd, which runs roughly parallel to the coast above Malae Point. The map illustrates the sparsely developed nature of this volcanic coastline, emphasizing the natural maritime boundaries and the historic trail system that traces the island's perimeter.