Volcanic history dominates this portion of the Island of Hawai'i, where the high slopes are defined by a sequence of historical eruptions. Multiple distinct paths, including the Lava Flow of 1852, Lava Flow of 1855, and the Lava Flow of 1881, illustrate the ongoing transformation of the landscape over the last two centuries. These geological events are layered alongside the Lava Flow of 1935 and Lava Flow of 1942, showing how modern flows have repeatedly shaped the watershed.
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1915 · Honomu
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Hilo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Humuula
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Hilo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Hawaii North
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Puu Oo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Pua Akala
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Upper Piihonua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Puu Ulaula
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Kulani
USGS Topo · 1:24,000