2017 Map of Lanai North OE E

About this map

The island of Lāna'i meets the sea along its northern coast, where the steep terrain of Kāhe'a and the drainage of Kāhe'a Gulch reach the shore. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey focuses largely on the maritime expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the 'Au'au Channel, capturing the boundary between Maui County and the surrounding waters. A small portion of the landmass is visible in the southwestern corner of the sheet, centered on the area of Wai'ōpae. The map emphasizes the coastal orientation of this part of Hawaii, highlighting how the natural gulches and named coastal reaches define the landscape before the terrain drops off into the deep channels of the Pacific.