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1962 Map of Manuka Bay

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Manuka Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Kipuka Kaulanamauna and other isolated pockets of vegetation define this coastal portion of the Big Island, where historical evidence of native Hawaiian life meets mid-century military activity. Along the shore of the Pacific Ocean, several ruins and a heiau are recorded near Manuka Bay, marking the site of ancient cultural significance. Further south toward Kauna Pt, the map identifies a Coast Guard Reservation and a light, indicating the area's ongoing importance for maritime navigation.

The landscape is characterized by its volcanic origins, featuring numerous lava tubes, a cave, and distinctive points like Kanewaa Pt and Kamoi Pt. Evidence of human movement is restricted to a network of trails and jeep trails connecting small coastal locales like Ahuloa and Kaiakekua. The presence of a bombing target in the Kapua region reflects the era's military training uses for these seemingly isolated lava fields.