1992 Map of Olowalu

About this map

Olowalu and the surrounding coastline of West Maui appear here during the 1990s, where the narrow coastal shelf meets the steep ascent of the West Maui Forest Reserve. The map traces the vital water infrastructure that supported this landscape, including the Ukumehame Reservoir, a Siphon, and the Ukumehame Shaft (Well). Small settlements like Kilea and Mopua are situated along the shoreline, near landmarks such as Hekili Pt and the Olowalu Wharf. Inland, the terrain is dominated by the ridges of Olowalu and Ukumehame, deeply cut by the Olowalu Stream. This survey captures the specialized coastal and agricultural development of the region, where every well and spring, including the Spring near Awalua, was a critical asset for the community situated between the Auau Channel and the mountains.