1957 Map of Keawanui Bay

About this map

The coastal landscape of North Kohala on the Island of Hawaii is defined by a series of land divisions reaching from the shoreline to the uplands. This mid-century survey documents the transition from the Pacific Ocean to the rugged slopes of Puukole, highlighting historical land tracts like Lapakahi, Kaipuhaa, and Paoo. Along the shoreline, significant maritime and historical sites are noted, including the Coast Guard Res at Kaoma Pt and numerous ruins that suggest earlier Hawaiian occupation patterns. Coastal indentations such as Keaweula Bay, Keawanui Bay, and Wawuonu Bay provide natural landmarks against the steep topography. Internal movement is represented by a network of Jeep Trails that traverse the ahupuaʻa boundaries, connecting sites like Kaiholena and Makeanehu. The presence of a well and specific elevation markers like Vabm 304 underscore the practical infrastructure of the era.