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1981 Map of Milolii

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Milolii
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Recent volcanic history and traditional coastal settlements define this stretch of the South Kona District along the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is dominated by massive basalt deposits, including the Alika Lava Flow of 1919 and the Hoopuloa Lava Flow of 1926, which permanently altered the topography near the coastal village of Hoopuloa. These flows represent a significant era of activity for Mauna Loa, impacting several traditional land divisions such as Alika and Milolii.

Cultural sites remain visible along the shore, including the Ahole Heiau and a Holua Slide near Puu Hinahina Bay. The fishing village of Milolii serves as a primary hub, while numerous smaller inlets like Honomalino Bay and Okoe Bay are marked with remnants of earlier habitation. From the Kipahoehoe Forest Reserve down to the Niuou Coconut Grove, the map documents a resilient maritime culture living alongside active geological forces.