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1982 Map of Kukaiau

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Paauilo and Kukaiau anchor the coastal slopes of the Big Island in the early 1980s, where the landscape is defined by deep gulches and upland homesteads. This era of the Hamakua coast shows a transition from active plantation-style communities to small, distinct clusters of homes. Notable residential sites like Akasaki Camp and the string of settlements including Milo Village, Kukui Village, and Niu Village trace the historical patterns of agricultural labor and residency.

Along the rugged shoreline, features like Koholaiele Landing and Popoloau Pt mark the interface between the volcanic terrain and the Pacific Ocean. The interior rises sharply into the Hamakua Forest Reserve, interrupted by a network of homesteads such as Paauilo Homesteads and Niupea Homesteads. From the Kukui Village Cemetery to the Humuula Radio Tower, the map documents the infrastructure and social landmarks of the Hamakua and North Hilo districts.