1995 Map of Pahala

About this map

Pahala serves as the primary settlement on this section of the island, where the residential grid meets the coastal slopes of the Ka'u District. The landscape is defined by the descent from the high volcanic reaches of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park down to the Pacific Ocean, marked by a series of deep gulches including Ka ala ala Gulch and Hionamoa Gulch. Cultural history is noted through several former plantation settlements now designated as sites, such as Keaiwa Camp and Meyer Camp, providing clues for genealogists looking into the region's labor history. Near the shore, the geology takes a distinct turn with the Lava-Plastered Dunes and Keone'ele'ele Flat, while the Pahala Landing Strip and a local Cemetery anchor the community's infrastructure and heritage.