1983 Map of Olowalu

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Olowalu is the primary coastal settlement on this portion of Maui, where the steep terrain of the West Maui Forest Reserve meets the Auau Channel. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional sites and agricultural infrastructure, notably the ancient Heiau and a cemetery marked Cem near the shore. Inland, water management is the dominant human feature, with the Olowalu Stream feeding into a network of siphons and reservoirs such as the Ukumehame Reservoir. The presence of the Olowalu Shaft 168 and another well at Mopua indicates the intensive effort to secure water for the area's development. Along the coast, the Olowalu Wharf and a Coral Reef define the maritime interface, while the southern edge is preserved as Ukumehame Beach State Park, illustrating the balance between utility and preservation in the early 1980s.