2017 Map of Milolii

About this map

Volcanic activity and coastal history define this stretch of the Island of Hawai‘i shoreline. The landscape is marked by the massive ‘Ālika Lava Flow of 1919 and the Ho‘ōpūloa Lava Flow of 1926, which permanently altered the topography near the settlement of Ho‘ōpūloa. Along the coast, the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traces a path through significant cultural and natural landmarks, connecting numerous bays and points. A series of small residential roads, such as Kai Ave and Waena Ave, appear north of Makahiki Point, showing modern subdivision patterns adjacent to the older lava fields. From Kīpahoehoe Bay in the north down to Niuou Point at the southern edge, the map documents a rugged interface where the Pacific Ocean meets the geologically recent additions to the island's landmass.