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1983 Map of Maalaea

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Maalaea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Maalaea Bay dominates this southern Maui coastline, where the rugged descent of the West Maui Forest Reserve meets the isthmus. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the steep, gulch-cut ridges of Pohakea Ridge and Kealaloloa Ridge to the low-lying wetlands of Kealia Pond. Human activity is concentrated along the shore, notably at the Maalaea Small Boat Harbor and the growing settlement of Kihei to the east.

Transport and water management are vital themes here, evidenced by the path of Wahee Ditch and the coastal corridor of Highway 30. While much of the interior remains undeveloped forest land, smaller landmarks like the Cinder Pit and various fish ponds near the coast reflect the local island economy. The map also delineates the boundary between the Lahaina and Wailuku districts, cutting across the mountainous terrain.