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1982 Map of Kokoolau

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mauna Loa Forest Reserve and the high-altitude slopes of the Northeast Rift Zone dominate this topographic study of the Island of Hawaii. The landscape is a chronological record of volcanic activity, with distinct tracks of the Lava Flow of 1843, Lava Flow of 1855, and the more recent Lava Flow of 1975 cutting across the terrain. These geological features provide a stark backdrop for the Mauna Loa Observatory, situated in a region defined by its isolation and dramatic elevation changes.

Human boundaries intersect the volcanic flows, marking the edges of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Pohakuloa Training Area. Cultural and natural landmarks such as Steaming Cone, Pukaauhi, and Pohaku Hanalei serve as orientation points for researchers and hikers navigating the Pack Trail networks. The map also delineates the complex district borders between the Hamakua and North Hilo Districts, illustrating how political divisions were established across this active volcanic terrain.