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1981 Map of Makaopuhi Crater, 1983 Print
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1981 Map of Makaopuhi Crater

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park dominates this landscape, showing a remarkably active geologic period along the East Rift Zone. The map meticulously records recent volcanic activity, including the Lava Flow of 1969 and subsequent eruptions through 1974 that reshaped the terrain between the Chain of Craters and the coast. Cultural sites are noted as historic footprints, such as Keauhou Landing (Site) and Kealakomo (Site) along the Pacific shore, which contrast with the active ranching at Ainahou Ranch. Dramatic topographic shifts occur at the Holei Pali and Poliokeawe Pali escarpments, where the Chain of Craters Road descends toward the sea. The cartography provides a primary record of how massive shield volcano features like Makaopuhi Crater and Mauna Ulu physically altered the islands' road networks and coastal access in the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain