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1956 Map of Naohueleelua

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Naohueleelua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Mauna Loa Forest and Game Reserve dominates this 1950s landscape, illustrating the complex volcanic terrain on the island of Hawaii. The map vividly captures the path of the Lava Flow of 1859, which cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle, bordering the Puuanahulu and Keauhou 2 regions. This survey highlights the survival of older vegetation and soil, known as kipukas, including Kipuka Kalawamauna and Kipuka Alala, which appear as islands of greenery surrounded by more recent flows.

Evidence of human movement across this high-elevation terrain is restricted to a sparse network of pathways such as the Foot Trail and various Jeep Trails. The small settlement of Naohueleelua and survey markers like Anahulu 2 VABM 5220 provide the few fixed reference points in a landscape defined by volcanic landmarks like Na Puu Kulua. The boundary between the North Kona District and Hamakua District also bisects the area, following the natural contours of the volcanic slopes.