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1982 Map of Kiholo

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kiholo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Ancient volcanic activity defines the landscape of the North Kona district, where the massive Kaupulehu Lava Flow and the Lava Flow of 1859 create a stark, geologically recent terrain. Along the coastline of Kiholo Bay, small oases such as Luahinewai and the Keanalele Waterhole provide critical water sources in a region dominated by basaltic fields. The small settlement of Kiholo sits at the edge of these flows, while the Kaupulehu Landing Strip serves as a remote transport link near Kahuwai Bay.

Further inland and at higher elevations, the environment shifts toward ranching and homesteading. The presence of Huehue Ranch, Hualalai Ranch, and the Kaulana Homesteads illustrates the adaptation of land use to the volcanic slopes. Notable peaks like Puu Alauawa and Puu Kolekole rise above the surrounding flows, while the Akahipuu Cemetery reflects the deep local heritage and family lineage tied to these coastal and upland territories.