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2013 Map of Puupohakuloa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Puupohakuloa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Volcanic activity and pastoral outposts define this 2013 survey of the Island of Hawai‘i terrain. The map is heavily marked by the paths of massive volcanic events, most notably the Honokua Lava Flow of 1950 and the Ka‘apuna Lava Flow of 1950, which cut broad swaths across the landscape. Further south, the ‘Ālika Lava Flow of 1919 remains a prominent geographic feature.

Evidence of high-elevation land use appears at Hooper Camp and Ka‘ohe Ranch, connected to the lower regions by Kaohe Mauka Rd. In an environment where water management is vital for ranching and survival, the map identifies specific water sources such as the Lumiawai Waterhole and Polewai Waterhole. These features, along with the landmark of Pu‘upōhakuloa, provide critical orientation points in a territory dominated by recent geological history.