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1983 Map of Molokai East

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Molokai East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Kalaupapa Peninsula defines the northwestern corner of this eastern Molokai landscape, home to the historic Kalaupapa settlement and the Molokai Lighthouse. The terrain is characterized by steep northern sea cliffs, where the Molokai Forest Reserve transitions into deep valleys carved by the Wailau Stream and Pelekunu Stream. Significant waterfalls including Kahiwa Falls and Moaula Falls mark the interior drainage heading toward the Pacific Ocean.

Along the southern coastline, the map reveals a different character of human habitation and ancient engineering. Coastal settlements like Ualapue, Kamalo, and Pukoo are linked by Route 450, situated near a series of traditional Hawaiian coastal features such as the Ualapue Fishpond, Kanoa Fishpond, and Keawanui Fishpond. This 1983 survey preserves the geographic layout of the Kalaupapa National Historical Park and the remote eastern reaches of Halawa before the turn of the century.