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1980 Map of Papaaloa

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Papaaloa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Hamakua Coast of Hawaii's Big Island is captured in this 1980 survey, characterized by deep gulches and an extensive network of agricultural homesteads. From Laupahoehoe in the northwest to Hakalau in the southeast, the landscape is defined by its steep coastal cliffs and numerous watercourses like Umauma Stream and Maulua Stream. A significant historical landmark, the Tidal Wave Memorial at Laupahoehoe Pt, stands as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to the sea.

Further inland, the Hilo Forest Reserve occupies the upper elevations, while the coastal strip is heavily divided into specific tracts such as the Papaaloa Homesteads and Kihalani Homesteads. The Mamalahoa Highway serves as the primary artery connecting these settlements, passing by the Laupahoehoe Sch and local facilities like the Honohina (Site). The map also details maritime infrastructure including the US Coast Guard Reservation and a Landing Strip near the cliffs.