2024 Map of Papa

About this map

The volcanic landscape of the Island of Hawai'i is clearly defined here by the historic paths of molten rock that have shaped the district over decades. The map documents the specific footprints of the 'Ālika Lava Flow of 1919, the Ho'ōpūloa Lava Flow of 1926, and earlier events like the Lava Flow of 1916. These flows descend toward the coast, cutting through the terrain and dictating the modern road network. To the east, the boundary of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park encompasses landmarks such as Puu Ohohia and the One Hundred-Acre Waterhole. In the southeast, the residential grid of Hawaiian Ocean View spans across the Lava Flow of 1907, showing how contemporary settlement has integrated with the island's active geological history. This record is essential for tracing local property lines and access routes like Papa Homestead Rd and the Old Mamalahoa Hwy.