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1981 Map of Makaopuhi Crater

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Makaopuhi Crater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park dominates this landscape, documenting a period of intense geologic activity along the East Rift Zone. The map detail reveals a chronological succession of volcanic events, specifically delineating the Lava Flow of 1969, Lava Flow of 1972, and Lava Flow of 1974 as they descended the steep slopes of Holei Pali toward the Pacific Ocean. These flows forever altered the coastal access, crossing the Chain of Craters Road and surrounding historical locations such as Kealakomo (Site).

Away from the active rift, Ainahou Ranch stands as a notable human footprint amidst the volcanic terrain, while the coastal reaches show former activity at Keauhou Landing (Site). The topography is defined by dramatic escarpments like Poliokeawe Pali and prominent vents including Pauahi Crater, Mauna Ulu, and the massive Makaopuhi Crater. This 1981 revision provides a precise record of how the eruptions of the late 1960s and 1970s reshaped the southern coast of the island.