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1991 Map of Kilohana

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Kilohana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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Haleakala National Park dominates the eastern half of this 1991 survey, centered on the dramatic caldera floor and the sharp descent of the Ko'olau Gap. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its volcanic geology, featuring landmarks such as Haleakala Crater, Paka'ao'ao (White Hill), and the Sliding Sands Trail. To the west, the slopes transition into agricultural and residential developments, including the Haleakala Homesteads and several distinct homesteading blocks like Kealahou 1-2 Homesteads.

Evidence of local governance and community life appears in the Olinda State Facility and the Kula Sch near Waiakoa. The region's complex water management is traced through numerous deep gulches, such as Kailua Gulch and Kalialinui Gulch, which drain the massive mountain slopes. Forestry and conservation boundaries are well-established, with the Makawao Forest Reserve and the Waikamoi Preserve protecting the upper elevations above the settlements of Pulehu and Kula.