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1956 Map of Lahaina

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lahaina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The agricultural and maritime landscape of West Maui dominates this 1950s survey, revealing a network of irrigation systems essential to the regional economy. In the coastal town of Lahaina, a central Sugar Mill and Pineapple Cannery signify the industrial backbone of the era. Uplands are carved by numerous flumes, ditches, and tunnels that channel water from sources like Violet Lake and Kahoma Stream to reservoirs including Hanakaöo Reservoir and Wahikuli Reservoir.

Local heritage is anchored by significant community landmarks, from the historic Lahainaluna High School to Waiola Ch and Kamehameha III School. The map also captures the transition of the shoreline, featuring Mala Wharf and a nearby Landing Field at Kaanapali, just as the coastal infrastructure was evolving. Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward the summit at Puu Kukui, with extensive forest reserves like the Honokowai Reserve and Kauaula Reserve marking the rugged interior boundaries.