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2013 Map of Pohue Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Recent volcanic history defines the landscape around Hawaiian Ocean View, where modern residential grids overlie the hardened paths of the Lava Flow of 1907 and the Lava Flow of 1887. This 2013 survey illustrates the extensive development of the Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos subdivision, featuring a dense network of roads named for local flora and landmarks, such as Macadamia Dr and Kamaaina Blvd. These planned streets contrast sharply with the ancient kīpuka—islands of older land and vegetation spared by younger lava flows.

Near the coast, the Pacific Ocean meets a series of rocky points and bays, including Pōhue Bay and its adjoining Pōhue Beach. The map details important local resources like the Kanonone Waterhole and historical structures such as the Manukā Mauka House near the island's interior. Notable terrain features like Puu Hilea and Kīpuka Kanohina provide essential context for understanding the geologic and cultural progression of this portion of the island.