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2017 Map of Sulphur Cone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park dominates this high-elevation terrain on the Island of Hawai‘i, where the topography is defined by successive volcanic events. This 2017 survey meticulously traces the paths of the Lava Flow of 1851, the Lava Flow of 1949, and the Lava Flow of 1950, providing a chronological layer of geomorphic history across the landscape. The intricate contour lines reveal the massive scale of these flows as they descend from the upper reaches of the volcano.

Prominent features such as the Sulphur Cone and the ‘Alalā Lava Flow Red Cone serve as distinct landmarks within the volcanic field. To the north, the cinder cone Pu‘u‘uo‘uo stands as a notable peak amidst the broad expanse of hardened rock. This map is particularly valuable for geologists and researchers tracking the historical progression of volcanic activity and the shifting boundaries of the national park.