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1965 Map of Oahu

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Oahu
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Honolulu and its surrounding coastal settlements dominate this mid-century portrait of the island, which is characterized by a significant military footprint. Large federal holdings like Schofield Barracks Military Reservation and the Lualualei Naval Ammunition Depot occupy the interior and western shores, while the logistics of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu International Airport define the southern coastline. The island's topography is clearly delineated, from the heights of Nuuanu Pali and Puu Lanihuli to the volcanic profiles of Diamond Head and Koko Crater.

Transport routes such as 83 and 99 connect established communities like Kailua, Wahiawa, and Waipahu. Beyond the urban centers, the landscape transitions into protected areas like the Waiahole Forest Reserve and Waianae Forest Reserve. This edition captures the island after the post-war expansion of residential areas such as Aiea and Lanikai, but before the extensive modern developments that would later reshape many of these coastal stretches.