2017 Map of Kulani

About this map

Volcanic activity has fundamentally shaped the landscape of the Island of Hawai‘i shown here, where the distinct paths of the Lava Flow of 1852 and the Lava Flow of 1942 cut across the high-elevation terrain. This 2017 survey documents the relationship between these historic geological events and the modern transportation corridor of Stainback Hwy, which provides access to the interior heights. Cultural and geographical landmarks such as Kūlani, Pu‘ukipū, and Pu‘ulala‘au dot the slopes, while isolated features like Solomons Waterhole and the volcanic pits of Na Lua Mahoe provide specific points of reference for researchers and local historians studying the island's natural progression and human utility of the land.