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2017 Map of Kokoolau

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kokoolau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Volcanic activity defines the high-elevation terrain of the Island of Hawai'i, where multiple centuries of eruptions are documented through detailed stratigraphic mapping. The landscape is dominated by a succession of basaltic flows, including the prominent Ke'āmuku Lava Flow and a series of historical events ranging from the Lava Flow of 1843 to the Lava Flow of 1942. These features provide a chronological record of the island's geological growth, intersecting with protected lands and military zones.

The southeastern portion of the map includes a section of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, where distinctive vents like Dewey Cone and Steaming Cone are located. To the northwest, the boundary of the Pohakuloa Training Area marks a significant land use division. High-altitude landmarks such as Pohaku'ohanalei and the crater at Lua Ioane serve as critical reference points for understanding the island's central volcanic profile.