1928 Map of Puako

About this map

The volcanic coastline of West Hawaii is defined by the intersection of the South Kohala District and North Kona District on this 1928 topographic survey. The landscape is dominated by frozen history in the form of the massive Lava Flow of 1859, which reaches the sea near Anaehoomalu, and the Lava Flow of 1801 further south. These flows carve through ancient land divisions, revealing a network of coastal settlements and homesteads. Local life centers on the Puu Anahulu Homesteads and cattle ranching at the Huehue Ranch. Along the shore, numerous bays like Hapuna Bay and Puako Bay provide natural anchors for small coastal communities such as Puako and Kiholo. Higher elevations are marked by cinder cones and landmarks including Puu Waawaa and Puu Lili, connected by the Waimea Road and the Old Puuwaawaa Road.