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1963 Map of Kekaha

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kekaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The coastal plains and dramatic interior ridges of western Kauai define this 1963 survey, where the sugar industry's infrastructure meets mid-century military installations. The settlement of Kekaha serves as the focal point, situated between the Pacific Ocean and a complex network of irrigation systems including the Kekaha Ditch and Waimea Ditch. These waterworks, along with numerous pumping stations and shafts like the Kekaha Shaft, support the agricultural land surrounding Kaunalewa Camp. Along the shoreline, maritime and defense activities are marked by Kikiaola Harbor and the Kekaha Military Reservation.

Transitioning from the coast, the terrain rises sharply into the Waimea Canyon area, featuring deep valleys such as Niu Valley and Wailau Valley. The map detail provides a clear look at early aviation and recreation on the island, from the Kekaha Airstrip and Bonham Field to the protected lands of Waimea Canyon State Park and the Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve. Local landmarks like St Theresa Ch and Faye Park anchor the established communities of the era.