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2013 Map of Piihonua

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Lava Flow of 1881 and Lava Flow of 1855 define the geologic character of this area on the Island of Hawai'i. These historical eruptions moved toward the coastal settlements, shaping the land that would eventually host communities like Pi'ihonua and Kaumana. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Wailuku River and its numerous tributaries, which create a series of dramatic landmarks including Boiling Pots, Peepee Falls, and Waiale Falls.

Water management is a central theme here, evidenced by the Hilo Closed Watershed and Reservoir Number One. Remnants of earlier industrial or agricultural activity appear through labels like Camp Four and Camp Five, while the 'Ōla'a Flume Spring points to the complex irrigation systems once vital to the island's interior. Researchers can trace the intersection of modern roads, such as Kulaniapia Dr, with these ancient volcanic paths and freshwater sources.