2017 Map of Naohuleelua

About this map

Lava Flow of 1859 dominates this high-elevation landscape on the Island of Hawai‘i, illustrating the profound impact of historic volcanic activity on the local terrain. The map meticulously documents various kīpuka—pockets of older land surface and vegetation surrounded by newer flows—such as Kīpuka‘alalā and Kīpukakalāwamauna. These features serve as critical biological and geological markers within the larger volcanic field. Other prominent landmarks include Nā‘ōhule‘elua and the twin peaks of Nāpu‘ukūlua, offering a detailed view of the island's interior topography as it appeared during the 2017 survey.