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2013 Map of Mokapu Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mōkapu Peninsula dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, defined by the extensive operations of the Kāne‘ohe Bay Marine Corps Airfield. The landscape here is a complex mix of military infrastructure and natural coastal features, including the striking Ulupa‘u Crater and several significant fishponds like Nu‘upia Pond and Halekou Pond. To the south, the suburban expansion of O'ahu is evident in the residential grids of Lanikai and Kailua Beach.

Cultural and historical sites are anchored by Ulupō Heiau near the Kawainui Canal, marking the island's deep ancestral roots amidst modern development. The eastern shoreline is punctuated by notable landmarks such as Pyramid Rock and the offshore Mokulua Islands, while the interior drainage is managed via the Kailua Ditch and Ka'elepulu Canal. This record provides a clear view of the mid-2010s balance between the island's strategic military importance and its growing residential communities.