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1993 Map of Kulani

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Kulani
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Kūlani Correctional Facility and its associated infrastructure dominate this high-elevation landscape on the eastern slopes of Mauna Loa. The terrain is defined by successive volcanic events, featuring the Lava Flow of 1852, Lava Flow of 1881, and more recent Lava Flow of 1942. These flows weave through established forest reserves and the Kīpuka ‘Āinahou Nēnē Sanctuary, creating a complex mosaic of raw volcanic rock and native vegetation.

Logistics in this demanding environment are represented by the Stainback Highway and various four-wheel-drive tracks leading to remote outposts like the Keawewai Cabin and the Waiākea Camp (Site). Historical land use is visible in the presence of the Mauna Loa Boys School and several essential water resources, such as Solomons Waterhole. The map also captures the intersection of major administrative boundaries, including the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Pu‘umaka‘ala Natural Area Reserve.