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1995 Map of Puuhou

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Puuhou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Ancient volcanic activity defines this section of the Hawaii coastline, where the Lava Flow of 1887 and Lava Flow of 1868 have permanently reshaped the terrain of Kahuku and Pakini Nui. The land meets the Pacific Ocean at rugged features like Kepuhiokahi'o Point and Pu'uhou, reflecting a landscape dominated by basaltic deposits.

Cultural and historical markers are concentrated along the shore, including the Kahi'o (Site) and several significant water sources such as Hali'ipalala and Waialua. While the inland areas are marked by prominent elevations like Puu Kahakahakea and Pu'uwaimanalo, the lack of modern development in this 1990s record highlights the persistence of traditional land divisions and the slow pace of change on these hardened lava fields.