1983 Map of Napili

About this map

Napili and the northwestern coast of Maui appear in this early 1980s record of development and geography. The coastline is defined by a succession of points and bays, from Nakalele Pt in the north down to Mahinahina Pt. Inland, the terrain rises sharply into the West Maui Forest Reserve, carved by numerous deep gulches such as Honolua Stream and Honokohau Stream. This era shows the established community at Napili alongside legacy agricultural infrastructure like the Honokowai Ditch. The presence of a Heiau near Honokohau and a Cem near Honokahua Bay provides important touchpoints for cultural and genealogical research. The map captures a moment of transition where coastal recreation at places like Fleming Beach exists alongside traditional water management systems and the forested interior heights of Puu Kaeo.