2017 Map of Punaluu

About this map

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park occupies the northwest corner of this coastal quadrangle, where the massive Lava Flow of 1950 remains a defining geological landmark. The landscape is characterized by a series of dramatic ridges and deep ravines, such as Kaiholena Ridge and Punalu'u Gulch, that descend toward the Pacific. Along the southern shoreline, the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail connects significant cultural and natural sites, including the black sands of Punalu'u Beach and the freshwater outflows at Ninole Springs. Small settlements like Hilea and Kaiholena are situated inland, while Punalu'u Harbor marks a historic point of coastal access. The map details a complex network of agricultural and natural water features, from the Keaiwa Reservoir in the northeast to the various kahawai and gulches that channel water through the volcanic terrain.