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2013 Map of Nahiku

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nāhiku and its rugged shoreline anchor this coastal Maui survey, where the terrestrial landscape is defined by a dense network of streams and gulches draining toward the Pacific Ocean. The infrastructure of water management is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by the Ko'olau Ditch and engineering features like Pogues Tunnel. These systems trace the contours of the land between Ke'anae Valley and the smaller Kūhiwa Valley, illustrating the complex relationship between the island's topography and its water resources.

Upland areas reveal a different character of the island, reaching toward the Haleakalā Crater and the high ridges of Kalapawili Ridge. Remote outposts such as Waikau Cabin and Palikū Cabin are positioned near geological landmarks like the Ko'olau Gap. Along the coast, Nāhiku Landing and various bays, including Waiohue Bay and Honolulu Nui Bay, mark the points where the deep gulches of the windward slope meet the sea.