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2017 Map of Waimea

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The North Shore of O'ahu is defined by its legendary surf breaks and deep coastal valleys. Along this stretch of Honolulu County, the community of Pupukea sits elevated above the Pacific, overlooking a series of iconic beaches including Banzai Beach and Sunset Beach. The topography is shaped by numerous gulches that drain the interior highlands, most notably Kaunala Gulch and Paumalu Gulch, which cut deep paths toward the shoreline.

At the southern end of this reach, the Waimea River meets the sea at Waimea Bay, a site of significant cultural and geographic importance. Moving inland along Waimea Valley Rd, the terrain rises toward Waimea Falls, fed by tributaries like Kaluiko'ele Stream and Kamananui Stream. The coast is further punctuated by distinctive landmarks such as Sharks Cove, the offshore Wananapaoa Island, and the rocky point of Kehu-o-Hapuu, illustrating the complex interface between the volcanic island and the sea.