2017 Map of Koloa

About this map

The south shore of Kauai is defined here by a dense network of water management features and coastal settlements, where the terrain transitions from the high peaks of Kāhili and Kā‘ula Valley toward the Pacific. A massive system of irrigation and storage is evident through dozens of named catchments such as Alexander Reservoir, Mauka Reservoir, and Puana Reservoir, reflecting the historical infrastructure required for the region's agricultural past. Along the coast, the landscape is shaped by recreational and cultural sites, from the residential clusters at Po‘ipū and Kukui‘ula to the distinctive Nōmilo Fishpond. Inland, the map captures the transition of the land through the Knudsen Gap, where modern transit routes like Maluhia Rd connect the historic center of Kōloa with the upland communities of Kalāheo and Lāwa‘i.