1993 Map of Kokoolau

About this map

Mauna Loa Observatory sits prominently on the high slopes of the Big Island, marking a landscape defined by volcanic activity and conservation. This survey catalogs a chronological record of eruptions, from the Lava Flow of 1843 to more recent events like the Lava Flow of 1975. These frozen rivers of stone cross-cut the Northeast Rift Zone, creating a complex geological puzzle across the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve and Mauna Loa Game Reserve. To the south, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boundary encompasses specialized volcanic features such as Steaming Cone, Dewey Cone, and the Pukauahi peak. Large-scale land management is evident through the massive Pohakuloa Training Area in the northwest, while the Kona Hilo Highway provides the primary access route through this high-altitude terrain.