1982 Map of Kulani

About this map

Volcanic activity and institutional land use define this 1982 landscape on the eastern slopes of Mauna Loa. The terrain is marked by significant historical events, including the Lava Flow of 1852 and the Lava Flow of 1942, which cut wide swaths through the Upper Waiakea Forest Reserve. At the center of this remote region lies the Kulani Correctional Facility, accessed by the Stainback Highway. Evidence of earlier settlement and educational efforts appear at the Waiakea Camp and the Mauna Loa Boys School, located at high elevation near multiple water catchment features like Solomons Water Hole. The map also details the complex intersection of the North Hilo, South Hilo, Kau, and Puna districts, reflecting the administrative and environmental importance of the Northeast Rift Zone and the northern edge of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.