1953 Map of Schofield Barracks

About this map

The Waianae Range dominates this mid-century view of central Oahu, creating a high-elevation spine that separates the interior plateau from the coast at Nanakuli. During this period, the military footprint is extensive, centered on the Schofield Barracks Military Reservation and the adjacent Wheeler Air Force Base. These installations, combined with the Wahiawa Homesteads and the irrigation infrastructure of the Waiahole Ditch, illustrate the complex balance between defense needs and agricultural land use in Hawaii.