1965 Map of Pahoa North

About this map

The massive Lava Flow 1840 scars the landscape south of the Puna coast, a prominent geologic feature that still dictated land use in the mid-1960s. This survey illustrates the early residential development patterns near the Pacific Ocean, where a grid of streets like Malolo Blvd, Papio St, and Hawaiian St contrast with the rugged shoreline features of Kaloli Point and Opihi Rock. Inland, the agricultural and civic layout is anchored by the Nanawale Homesteads and Keonepoko Homesteads, showing the transition from traditional land divisions to organized settlement. A small aviation footprint is visible at the Pahoa Airstrip, while historical maritime connections are evidenced at Honolulu Landing. The map also identifies the Makuu (Site) and a Radio Facility, providing a detailed view of the Puna District before modern expansion.