1966 Map of Punaluu

About this map

Kahuku Lava Flow of 1850 defines the northwestern reaches of this coastal landscape, illustrating the raw volcanic history of the Kau District. Toward the shoreline, the coastal settlements of Ninole and Punaluu are shown during a period when the Old Railroad Grade and Ninole-Wailau Homesteads still clearly marked the local infrastructure. Cultural sites of significant importance, including Kaneeleele Heiau and Kaieie Heiau, sit near the Pacific Ocean, providing a record of indigenous history adjacent to modern features like Punaluu Beach Park.