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2013 Map of Niihau North OE W

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Niihau North OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pu'uwai and Ki'eki'e anchor the northwestern coastline of Ni'ihau in this 2013 topographic survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic transition from coastal plains to deeply incised inland valleys, such as Hā'ao Valley and Kala'alā'au Valley. The shore features unique geological landmarks like Kuakamoku Rock and Kuakamoku Reef, while rare freshwater features like Halulu Lake and Lo'e Lake suggest a complex local hydrology unusual for such an environment.

A network of local roads and 4WD tracks connects the primary settlements with the coast at Pu'uwai Beach and Kauwaha Beach. The survey also highlights numerous family-named valleys, including Pōhueloa Valley and Kahūnāli'i Valley, illustrating the cultural and ancestral connection to the island's geography. From Kawa Point in the south to the high point of Kā'eo, the map documents a resilient landscape shaped by isolation and tradition.