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2017 Map of Waimea Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Waimea Canyon dominates the western half of this Kauai landscape, where high ridges like Kumuwela Ridge drop sharply into deep interior valleys. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high-altitude waterways, including Mohihi Stream and Waiahulu Stream, which feed the major river systems. Numerous waterfalls, such as Waianuenue Falls and Waipo'o Falls, are noted along these steep drainage points.

The eastern portion of the survey reveals the intricate branching of Olokele Canyon and the Makaweli River system. Human infrastructure is limited to the periphery, notably Kokee Rd winding along the western heights and the Kepani Reservoir situated in the southern valleys. This 2017 topographic study highlights the dramatic elevation changes between points like Pu'ukapele and the valley floor, illustrating the complex natural hydrology that sustains the island's interior.