2013 Map of Manuka Bay

About this map

The coastal lava fields of the Island of Hawai‘i meet the Pacific Ocean along this southwest shoreline in a landscape defined by volcanic activity. The geography is characterized by numerous kīpuka—islands of older land and vegetation surrounded by more recent lava flows—including Kīpukakaulanamauna, Kīpukamālua, and Kīpukakaupua‘a. These geological features provide a stark record of the island's ongoing formation. Coastal landmarks such as Kamoi Point and Kaunā Point anchor the shoreline, which curves inward to form Manukā Bay. While largely uninhabited and primitive in terms of infrastructure, the map identifies specific areas like Hanakeaumoe and ‘Ahuloa that mark traditional land divisions and navigation points along this isolated stretch of the Kona coast.