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1957 Map of Mahukona

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mahukona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Kamehameha I Birthplace and the Mookini Heiau anchor the northern coastline of the North Kohala District in this mid-century topographic survey. The landscape is defined by its transition from the Alenuihaha Channel to a series of traditional land divisions, including Upolu, Honoipu, and Haena. While Mahukona remains the primary settlement, the map identifies several historical locations such as Honoipu Landing (Site) and Haena (Site), suggesting a coastline with a deep maritime and cultural heritage.

A network of a Pack Trail, Jeep Trail, and unnamed Trail systems connect the coastal points, while a modern Pipeline and several Water Tanks indicate mid-century infrastructure developments. The presence of a Loran Tower and a Coast Guard Reservation reflects the area's strategic importance for navigation between the islands. From the Mahukona Harbor to the small Cem near the coast, the map captures a rural Kohala shoreline before significant modern expansion.