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2017 Map of Napili

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Napili
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The coastal communities of Napili-Honokowai and Kapalua define the western shoreline of Maui, where the island's resort and residential development meets the dramatic oceanfront. This 2017 study details the network of roads and points of interest that shape local life, including Kapalua Airport and the coastal thoroughfare of Lower Honoapiilani Rd. The landscape is defined by its numerous bays and points, such as Honolua Bay, Honokahua Bay, and Flemin Beach, offering a view of the shoreline before further modern expansion.

Moving inland, the terrain rises sharply into a series of deeply carved gulches, including Ka'opala Gulch and Kahanuiki Gulch. These natural features, alongside infrastructure like the Honokohau Tunnel, illustrate the complex engineering required to navigate the island's steep slopes. The map also identifies specific family and traditional landmarks like Pohakukanapali and Pu'uokalāuliko, which are essential for those tracing local geography and indigenous place names.