1997 Map of Wailuku

About this map

Wailuku stands as the central hub of Maui in this late-1990s survey, where the deep drainage of the Iao Valley meets the developed coastal plains of Kahului. The map captures a landscape defined by the transition from the high ridges of the West Maui Forest Reserve—including peaks like Lanilili and The Needle—to the industrial and residential corridors of Waikapu and Puunene. Agricultural history is visible through the Wailuku Mill and various irrigation features like the Waihee Flume, while the cultural landscape is anchored by the Haleki Pihana Heiau State Monument and the Battle of Kepaniwai Historical Marker. Along the northern coast, the Waihee Reef protects a series of small settlements and coastal parks, including Waihee and Waiehu, before the shoreline curves into the busy maritime operations of Kahului Harbor.