2017 Map of Niihau North

About this map

Pāni'au rises as the dominant high point above the northern landscape of Ni'ihau, where a network of deeply etched valleys defines the island's eastern coastline. This modern topographic survey illustrates the transition from the sandy expanses of Ka'aku'u Beach and Keamano Beach in the north to the dramatic cliffside terrain further south. Along the shore, numerous named points like Kaunuopou and Pūeo Point reach into the Pacific Ocean, while the interior is marked by a succession of drainages including Mōkouia Valley, Kanalo Valley, and Honua'ula Valley. This coastal orientation emphasizes the island's isolation and its reliance on natural landmarks. Settlements such as Ki'i and Pōleho are situated near the coast, reflecting the historic pattern of habitation near accessible water sources like Waiakanaio Stream and the protective geography of the Kaulakahi Channel.