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1982 Map of Kukaiau

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kukaiau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Paauilo and Kukaiau anchor this coastal segment of the Hamakua Coast, where the island's steep volcanic slopes meet the Pacific Ocean. This early 1980s data illustrates the dense arrangement of agricultural land and residential clusters that defined the region's economy, specifically seen in the Paauilo Homesteads and Kainehe Homesteads. The terrain is defined by a series of deep gulches, including Kainehe Gulch and Kaala Stream, which carve through the land toward the sea.

Industrial and community life is evidenced by the numerous small settlements like Ookala and the Akazaki Camp (Site), alongside more established points like Milo Village and Kukui Village. Higher elevations transition into the Hamakua Forest Reserve, while the rugged coastline is dotted with maritime landmarks such as Koholaiele Landing and Popoloau Pt. For local historians, the presence of the BM 762 Cemetery and several quarries provides evidence of long-standing human activity in this corner of the Big Island.