2017 Map of Kiholo

About this map

The coastal lava fields of North Kona are defined by massive volcanic events, including the Lava Flow of 1859 and the earlier Lava Flow of 1801. These geological markers dominate the landscape between the shoreline and the upland regions of Hu'ehu'e and Akahipuu. Along the coast, the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail follows the rugged Pacific margin, passing landmarks like Mano Point and the waters of Kiholo Bay. Evidence of the area's hydrology is visible at the Keanalele Waterhole and Wainanali'i Pond, which provided critical resources in this arid terrain. Small coastal settlements like Kukio and Kiholo are interspersed with modern developments and landmarks such as the West Hawaii Veterans Cem 1. Numerous volcanic peaks, including Puu Kolekole and Puu Nahaha, rise sharply from the coastline toward the interior of the Island of Hawai'i.