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1982 Map of Puu Pohakuloa

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Puu Pohakuloa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

South Kona Forest Reserve dominates this 1980s landscape, illustrating the intersection of volcanic activity and land tenure in Hawaii. The map documents several historic agricultural and residential divisions, including the Haukalua Homesteads, Kukuiopae Homesteads, and Opihihali Homesteads. These narrow land units reflect traditional land management patterns adapted for modern habitation.

Evidence of high-elevation ranching and remote subsistence is visible through features like Kaohe Ranch and Hooper Camp, alongside critical water infrastructure such as the Lumiawai Waterhole and Polewaa Waterhole. Natural landmarks like the volcanic cinder cone Puu Pohakuloa and the area of Keanapaakai provide geographic anchors in a terrain otherwise defined by land divisions such as Waiea and Honokua. Numerous rain sheds are noted throughout, highlighting the importance of seasonal water collection in this environment.