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1952 Map of Mokapu, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Mokapu

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Ulupau Crater and the surrounding Mokapu Peninsula dominate the northern shoreline, where the Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station occupied a significant footprint in the early 1950s. This survey records the distinct spatial organization of windward Oahu, balancing military installations like Bellows Air Force Base with residential and recreational developments in Kailua and Lanikai. The map reveals a transition in land use, showing the large Kawainui Swamp and agricultural markers like the HSPA Exp Sta alongside the Kailua Sky Ranch. Cultural and social history is grounded in the presence of an ancient Heiau near the coast, as well as institutions like the Koolau Boys Home and Kawailoa Girls Home. Numerous bird refuges, including Moku Manu and the Mokulua Islands, dot the surrounding Pacific Ocean, highlighting the ecological importance of the windward reefs and offshore islets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain