
Mauna Kea Observatories crown the volcanic heights of this high-elevation quadrangle, where scientific infrastructure meets deeply significant terrain. The landscape is dominated by numerous cinder cones, including Pu'uwekiu and Pu'upoli'ahu, alongside the remarkable Lake Waiau nestled near the summit. Large protected tracts define the region, such as the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve and the Ka'ohe Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, which safeguard unique geological and biological features.
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1927 · Kaohe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Humuula
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Kaohe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Hawaii North
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Puu Oo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Pua Akala
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Puu Koli
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Keanakolu
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Upper Piihonua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Makahalau
USGS Topo · 1:24,000