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1924 Map of Kilauea

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Kilauea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Kilauea Crater and the active volcanic landscapes of the Hawaii National Park dominate this survey, conducted between 1912 and 1921. The map illustrates a region in transition, where human habitation like the Kilauea Settlement Lots and Kapapala Ranch sits adjacent to the raw geology of the Lava Flow of 1868 and the Kau Desert. The terrain is marked by numerous pit craters including Halemaumau, Kilauea Iki Crater, and Keanakakoi Crater.

Cultural landmarks of the early twentieth century are well-preserved here, from the Volcano House and Kilauea Military Camp to industrial remnants like the Old Koa Mill. The map documents a network of footpaths and early roads such as the Peter Lee Road and the Mauna Loa Trail, which provided access through the various forest reserves, including the Upper Olaa Forest Reserve and Kau Forest Reserve.