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2013 Map of Papaikou

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Papaikou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The industrial legacy of the Hilo Coast is centered on the Pepeekeo Mill, where the former sugar economy shaped the surrounding geography of the Big Island. This 2013 survey details the transition of these coastal lands, where former plantation housing and work sites like Andrade Camp and Andrade Camp Rd sit alongside agricultural heritage sites such as Kahuā Ranch. The landscape is defined by its dramatic coastline, punctuated by geographic markers like the Onomea Arch and numerous points including Lau Hue Point overlooking the northern edge of Hilo Bay.

Moving inland from the Pacific Ocean, a network of deep-cut gulches and waterways like Alakahi Stream and Pāhoehoe Stream dictate the layout of local roads. Settlement patterns follow the Mamalahoa Hwy corridor, connecting the historic hubs of Honomu, Pepeekeo, and Pāpaʻikou. The presence of Waialae Falls on the Honoli'i Stream highlights the area's steep topography and significant freshwater runoff from the slopes of the Island of Hawai'i.