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2013 Map of Makahalau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Makahalau and the surrounding high-altitude ranching country of the Island of Hawaiʻi are defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and volcanic landmarks. The landscape is carved by deep drainages such as Kuupahaa Gulch, Puʻuhuluhulu Gulch, and Kemole Gulch, which channel seasonal runoff from the higher slopes. Transport through this area relies on historic thoroughfares like Mana Rd and Hawaiian Hm Rd, connecting the scattered settlements of Mānā and Kemole.

Numerous volcanic cones and hills, or puʻu, dot the terrain, including Puu Kikoni, Puʻumakahalau, and Puʻuʻulaʻula. These named landmarks, alongside the steep slopes of Paliʻaʻalii, reflect the geological character of this part of the island. The mapping reveals a sparse settlement pattern dominated by large land tracts and the infrastructure of the Parker Ranch region as it functioned in the early 21st century.