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1995 Map of Puupohakuloa, 2001 Print
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1995 Map of Puupohakuloa

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Volcanic activity and traditional land divisions define this section of Hawaii's western slopes, where the Honokua Lava Flow of 1950 and the Alika Lava Flow of 1919 scarred the landscape within the South Kona Forest Reserve. The map documents the persistent Ahupua'a system through long, narrow land sections like Honokua, Pāhoehoe 1, and Opihihali 1 that stretch from the upland forests toward the sea. Pockets of human activity are visible at Hooper Camp and Ka'ohe Ranch, while agricultural history is noted in the Haukalua 2 Homesteads and Kukuiopa'e Homesteads. Rare water sources, essential for ranching and survival in this porous terrain, are meticulously marked at Lumiauai Waterhole and Polewai Waterhole. High-elevation landmarks like the cinder cone of Pu'upōhakuloa overlook the Kīpāhoehoe Natural Area Reserve, providing a clear record of the intersection between geologic force and human land management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1995
Date Published2001
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain