2017 Map of Papaikou OE N

About this map

Wailea Bay and the adjacent shoreline of the Island of Hawai'i dominate this coastal survey. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the Pacific Ocean to the volcanic cliffs of the Hamakua Coast, where Kolekole Stream meets the sea. This 2017 study captures the modern coastal landscape, emphasizing the winding path of the Old Mamalahoa Hwy as it follows the contours of the land above Pohakumanu Bay. Significant maritime landmarks like Lehuawehi Point serve as geographic anchors for this section of the coast. The map provides a precise look at the interface between the high bluffs and the deep waters of the Pacific, highlighting the sparse, linear development along the historical highway corridor.