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1956 Map of Nohonaohae

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Nohonaohae
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Waikoloa and the surrounding Kohala district lands are defined here by a series of prominent volcanic cones and the essential infrastructure required to support mid-century ranching and transit. The volcanic landforms of Nohonaohae, Puu Papapa, and Mahoelua dominate the landscape, standing as distinct landmarks amid an intricate network of Fence Lines and Pipelines. This infrastructure, alongside water-management features like the Old Aalii Pump Station and Pawila Pump Station, reveals the effort to sustain livestock and human settlement on this high-elevation terrain.

Transportation routes are anchored by the Saddle Road Junction, where the Saddle Road meets the Mamalahoa Highway, providing a vital link across the island. The northern edge of the map shows the footprint of the Kamuela Airport, highlighting the area's role as a regional transit hub during the 1950s. Historical traces of land use are further evident in various Cinder Pits and winding Pack Trails that navigate the slopes of Kemole and Holoholoku.