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2013 Map of Lanai North OE W

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lanai North OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kaena Heiau stands near the northwestern edge of Lāna‘i, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Kalohi Channel. This 2013 survey reveals a landscape of deep gulches and coastal features, where the arid north shore is defined by drainages like Puumaiakahi Gulch and Lapaiki Gulch. Inland, the distinctive geological formation known as the Garden of the Gods serves as a central landmark, situated near the headwaters of numerous ephemeral streams that carve paths toward the sea.

Transport across this island interior relies on historic routes such as the Kaena Trl and Polihua Trl, which connect the coastline to high points like Kuamo‘o Ridge. The coastline itself is dotted with named points and landings, from Keanapapa Point in the west to Pōhakuloa Point in the north, illustrating the traditional navigation and naming of the island's perimeter. Small settlements and place names such as Halealono, Kaena, and Lapaiki indicate the enduring presence of local geography even in more isolated reaches.