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2017 Map of Puupohakuloa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Puupohakuloa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Island of Hawai'i reveals a landscape defined by the destructive and creative power of volcanic activity, specifically within the western reaches of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The survey illustrates the paths of several historically significant eruptions, including the extensive Honokua Lava Flow of 1950 and the 'Ālika Lava Flow of 1919. These flows carve through the terrain, illustrating the evolving geography of the area.

Conservation boundaries are prominent, with the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge anchoring the northern portion of the quadrangle. Local landmarks such as Pu'upōhakuloa and critical water sources like Lumiawai Waterhole and Polewai Waterhole provide points of reference in an otherwise sparsely populated region. Local infrastructure is limited to the western edge, where roads like Kaohe Mauka Rd and Haleili St offer access to the high-elevation slopes.