1982 Map of Puu Lehua

About this map

The high slopes of the North and South Kona Districts are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic geology and ranching history. High-elevation kipukas—pockets of older land surrounded by more recent flows—provide distinct ecological and geographical markers, including Kipuka Paluli, Mizotas Kipuka, and Waiio Kipuka. These features, along with the notable Devil Country, show the island's raw terrain before significant modern development. Cultural history is present in the form of ranching outposts and former habitations, such as the Puu Lehua Ranch and the Kahelepo House (Site). The map records a network of four-wheel-drive tracks and trails connecting isolated corrals, water tanks, and naming conventions that reflect traditional land divisions like the Lehuula Mauka Tract and Hokukano Mauka Tract.