2017 Map of Olowalu

About this map

Olowalu and the small coastal settlements of Mōpua and Kilea anchor this West Maui coastal survey. The map details a landscape defined by the intersection of steep volcanic ridges and the Pacific Ocean, where human infrastructure is largely confined to the narrow littoral strip. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, evidenced by the Olowalu Ditch winding along the higher contours and the Ukumehame Reservoirs situated near Ukumehame Gulch. This irrigation network reflects the area's agricultural history, specifically the requirements of sugar cultivation that once dominated the flats around Olowalu Stream.