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2013 Map of Milolii

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Milolii
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Historical volcanic activity defines the coastal landscape of the Island of Hawai‘i, where the ‘Ālika Lava Flow of 1919 and the Ho‘ŉpũloa Lava Flow of 1926 reach the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. This coastal stretch is anchored by the fishing village of Miloli‘i, situated near the older settlement site of Ho‘ŉpũloa. The topography reveals traditional Hawaiian land use and cultural sites, including the Ahole Heiau and ancient slides like Holua Slide and Ahole Holua.

A network of bays and points carves the coast, from Kipahoehoe Bay in the north to the Niuou Coconut Grove at Niuou Point in the south. Between these landmarks, a modern residential grid at Papa Bay contrasts with the surrounding natural features like Arched Rock and Honomalino Bay. The map provides a detailed view of the interaction between the volcanic flows of the early 20th century and the enduring coastal communities of South Kona.