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2013 Map of Lanai South OE E

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The eastern coastline of Lāna‘i presents a landscape defined by its interface with the Pacific Ocean and the Kealaikahiki Channel. This coastal strip is marked by a series of geographic features that descend from the island's interior toward the shore, including Kāhe‘a Gulch, Lōpā Gulch, and Kapua Gulch. These drainages serve as the primary topographical markers for the area, dictating the placement of the sparse settlements found here.

Small coastal hubs such as Lopa and Naha represent the primary points of human activity on this side of the island. The terrain between these settlements consists of sandy stretches like Halepalaoa Beach and Lopa Beach, interspersed with rocky promontories like Kikoa Point. The proximity to the channel implies a historical reliance on the sea for transit and resources, with names like Makaiwa and Kahemanō marking the transition from upland gulches to the tide line.