2013 Map of Kekaha OE S

About this map

The coastal settlements of Kekaha and Waimea anchor this 2013 survey of Kauai’s southwestern shore, where the island's interior ridges descend toward the Pacific Ocean. The map documents a transition from the agricultural and industrial infrastructure of the lowlands to the dramatic topography of the volcanic uplands. Notable features include the Waiawa Reservoir and the Mana Drag Strip near Kokole Point, illustrating how the flat coastal plains have been utilized for both water management and modern recreation. To the east, the shoreline is punctuated by Kikiaola Harbor and 'Ō'ōmanō Point, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by a series of prominent finger ridges and deep erosional cuts, such as Puehu Ridge, Paua Valley, and Kaleinamanu Ridge. This terrain layout demonstrates the classic Hawaiian geomorphology where narrow valleys separate high, navigable ridges.