2013 Map of Niihau South

About this map

Ni‘ihau and the coastal settlement of Nonopapa anchor the southern reaches of the island as shown in this 2013 survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relationship with the sea, featuring a series of bays including Yam Bay and Kamalino Bay, as well as the prominent southern tip at Kawaihoa. Inward from the shore, the island's unique hydrology is visible in the form of large ephemeral basins like Halali‘i Lake and Halulu Lake, which dominate the central interior. These water bodies, along with deep-cut features such as Ki‘iala‘a Valley and Kala‘alā‘au Valley to the northeast, suggest a terrain shaped by rare but impactful water flow. This edition documents the road networks and coastal access points as they existed in the early 21st century, providing a clear record of the island's geography from Nonopapa Beach to the southern Le‘ahi Point.