2013 Map of Pahoa South

About this map

Pāhoa serves as the inland anchor for this coastal stretch of the Island of Hawai‘i, where the volcanic legacy of the Puna District is etched into the landscape. The map explicitly delineates the Lava Flow of 1955 and the ancient Lava Flow of 1750, providing a clear spatial record of how these eruptions reshaped the terrain. Settlement patterns follow a distinct grid in residential areas like Kaniahiku Village and Leilani Ave, contrasting with the more dispersed coastal hamlets. Along the rugged southeastern shore, features like Kehena Beach, Waipuku Point, and Kalepa Point mark the interface between the volcanic rock and the Pacific Ocean. Inland, a series of prominent vents and depressions including Puulena Crater, Pawai Crater, and Iilewa Crater dominate the topography, illustrating the area's ongoing geological transformation.