2017 Map of Makahalau

About this map

Makahalau serves as a focal point for this interior portion of the Island of Hawai'i, where the high-elevation landscape is defined by volcanic cones and deep drainages. Numerous volcanic vents, including Puu Kikoni, Pu'u'ula'ula, and Pu'ukaliali, dot the terrain, reflecting the geological processes that shaped the Hamakua and Kohala regions. The area is intersected by a network of local roads and forest routes such as Mana Rd and Makahalau Alanui, which provide access to these higher reaches. Deep natural incisions like Kuupahaa Gulch and Kemole Gulch channel runoff across the slopes. The map also captures the land divisions and peaks like Pūnohu and Pu'uhuluhulu, offering a look at the inland topography before it reaches the southern heights of Kemole.