1984 Map of Niihau North

About this map

The isolated settlement of Puuwai serves as the primary human footprint on this mid-1980s study of the northern reaches of Niihau. Positioned within the Waimea District, the landscape is defined by its deep drainage systems, including Makaokahai Valley and Kahunali Valley, which carve through the volcanic upland toward the Pacific Ocean. Along the northern coast, Keawanui Bay and the crescent-shaped island of Lehua, which houses the Lehua State Seabird Sanctuary, highlight the importance of the maritime environment.