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1957 Map of Kukaiau

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Kukaiau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Hamakua Forest Reserve and the coastal settlements of the Hamakua Coast define this mid-century survey. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous parallel gulches and streams flowing from the volcanic slopes to the Pacific Ocean, including the Koholaiele Gulch and Kaala Stream. This topography dictated the development of the region's infrastructure, seen here in the Old Railroad Grade and the Mamalahoa Highway that bridge the many ravines.

Evidence of the local plantation economy is visible in the clustered housing of Akasaki Camp, Milo Village, and Kukui Village, where a new Kukui Village Cemetery was being established. Coastal activity is noted at the Koholaiele Landing, while the interior is divided into various agricultural plots such as the Paauilo Homesteads and Waipunalei Homesteads. This map captures the district as it balanced traditional forestry and agriculture with modern infrastructure improvements.