2017 Map of Molokai Airport

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Maunaloa sits at the western heights of the island, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage gulches and coastal landmarks. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the central plateau where the Molokai Airport serves as a critical infrastructure hub, surrounded by agricultural and residential grids like Waihuna. The northern coastline is marked by the distinct Hauākea Pali sea cliffs and remote shores including Mo'omomi Beach and Kawa'aloa Beach. Inland, the importance of water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the Maunaloa Reservoir and the numerous named gulches like Mānalo Gulch and Waiahewahewa Gulch that carve through the terrain toward the Pacific. Along the southern coast, the ancient Pākanaka Fishpond remains a visible connection to traditional land and sea usage near Kaumanamang Point.