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2017 Map of Pahala

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pahala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Pahala serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where residential streets like Pakalana St and Kamani St meet the agricultural and volcanic landscape of the Big Island. The terrain is defined by a series of deep gulches, including Koalo'ala Gulch and Hi'onamoa Gulch, which channel water toward a shoreline marked by Mahuka Bay and Kamehame Beach. To the northeast, the map reveals the stark geological heritage of the region, encompassing a portion of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the historic Keaiwa Lava Flow of 1823.

A network of natural and man-made landmarks highlights the area's dual character of industry and preservation. The Pahala Airstrip and Keaiwa Reservoir suggest local infrastructure, while the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail follows the jagged coast past Palima Point and Kapaoo Point. Notable geological features like the Great Crack and Lava Plastered Cones illustrate the active volcanic processes that continue to shape this portion of the Kau District.