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1956 Map of Puu Hinai

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Puu Hinai
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Kaniku Lava Flow dominates this coastal landscape along Kawaihae Bay, revealing the raw volcanic character of the South Kohala District in the mid-1950s. The small coastal settlement of Puako sits at the edge of the lava, near numerous protected inlets and fishponds that define this section of the shore. Traditional Hawaiian land management is evident in the cluster of ponds including Keanapou Fishpond, Waipuhi Fishpond, and Hopeala Fishpond located near Lahuipuaa.

Inland, the terrain rises toward the volcanic peak of Puu Hinai, cut by drainage features like Auwaiakeakua Gulch and Kamakon Gulch. Transportation in this era is largely limited to unpaved routes, such as the Puako Keamuku Trail and various jeep trails, indicating a period before major modern resort development. The northern coastal section features the established Hapuna Beach State Park at Hapuna Bay, a landmark for local recreation and conservation.