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1954 Map of Puu O Kali

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Puu O Kali
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Airport Village and the Maui Airport define the northwest corner of this mid-century landscape on Maui, where industrial and agricultural infrastructure meets the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. The transition from coastal settlements like Kamaole and Liilioholo to the upland slopes is marked by an extensive system of water management, evidenced by numerous tanks, the Ditch system, and a network of reservoirs. Moving inland, the terrain is deeply incised by a series of gulches, including Waipuilani Gulch and Naalae Gulch, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.

Legacy land divisions are prominent throughout the area, with large tracts dedicated to the Waiohuli Homesteads, Waikoa Homesteads, and Kamaole Homesteads. These residential patterns are anchored by local hubs such as Keokea and Kamahale in the south. The cultural history of the slopes is further preserved in sites like the Puu Hale Cemetery and Lihue Cem, while landmarks such as Puu o Kali and Puu Kahala serve as primary navigational points in the volcanic topography.