2017 Map of Maalaea

About this map

Maalaea sits at the northern arc of Ma'alaea Bay, serving as a critical junction between the West Maui Mountains and the central valley. The landscape is defined by a series of dramatic gulches, including Ukumehame Gulch and Hana'ula Gulch, which carve through the high ridges of Hana'ulaiki and Pu'uanu. Along the shoreline, the presence of the Keālia Pond Coastal Boardwalk and the massive Keālia Pond highlights a coastal ecosystem where freshwater from the Waikapu Stream meets the Pacific. This 2017 survey details the area's infrastructure, from the Puu Hele Cinder Pit to the small settlements at Kanaio and Palalau. Historically significant points like McGregor Point and Aalaloloa Pali provide navigational and geological markers for the coast, while Kapoli Spring indicates essential water sources in this transition zone between mountain and sea.