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1959 Map of Mokapu

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mokapu
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station occupies the northern peninsula of the Mokapu quadrangle, illustrating the significant military footprint on Oahu just after statehood. This 1959 survey documents a landscape defined by the intersection of strategic defense and early suburban growth. Notable institutional sites include the Koolau Boys Home and Kawailoa Girls Home situated near the foot of the Olomana Ridge.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, from the sheltered waters of Nuupia Pond and Halekou Pond to the residential expansion around Lanikai and Kailua Bay. The interior is marked by the expansive Kawainui Swamp, a dominant natural feature separating the developing towns from the mountains. Leisure and community development are evident in the presence of the Mid Pacific Country Club and the small airfield at Kailua Sky Ranch, while offshore islets like Moku Manu are designated as bird refuges.