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1996 Map of Puu Anahulu

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Puu Anahulu
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Lava Flow of 1859 dominates this landscape on the Big Island, carving a path through the Kohala and Kona districts. This mid-century topographic record, updated with 1996 imagery, captures the intersection of volcanic activity and human settlement. The Puu Anahulu Homesteads and the sprawling Puu Waawaa Ranch are central to the region's ranching history, illustrating how local land use adapted to the presence of extensive volcanic fields like the Kaniku Lava Flow.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific sites such as Puu Lili Cem and family-named landmarks like Puu Huluhulu and Puu Papa. The map also details early infrastructure and land divisions, showing numerous stone rock walls and 4wd tracks that crisscross the terrain toward Waikoloa, providing a clear picture of the physical challenges faced by early residents and ranchers in this part of Hawaii.