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2013 Map of Naalehu

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nā'ālehu and Wai'ōhinu anchor this coastal survey of the southern tip of the Island of Hawai'i. The landscape is defined by its dramatic volcanic geology, featuring numerous prominent cinder cones like Puu Haao and Puu o Kaau, alongside steep coastal cliffs including Waipio Pali and Māniania Pali. The Hawaii Belt Rd serves as the primary artery connecting these settlements, passing through smaller locales such as Honu'apo and Kahaea.

Coastal features are particularly detailed, tracing the indentations of Waikapuna Bay, Honu'apo Bay, and Kāwā Bay. The presence of the Kaalaiki Airstrip and several named springs like Portugese Springs and Kāwā Springs highlights the unique logistical and environmental markers of this Kaʻū District terrain. Local history is preserved in the naming of traditional land divisions and landmarks, from the heights of Kaulu Pali to the coastal reach of Kāhilipali Point.