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1966 Map of Waimea

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Waimea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The northern coastline of Oahu in the mid-1960s is defined by its deep cultural heritage and coastal geography, stretching from Waialee to Kawailoa Beach. Indigenous Hawaiian landmarks are clearly marked, including Puu O Mahuka Heiau overlooking Waimea Bay and Kupupolo Heiau near the mouth of the Waimea River. These sites suggest the long-standing importance of this coast as a center of religious and social life well before the establishment of modern residential and recreational areas.

Research facilities like the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Sta and the Pupukea Paumalu Forest Reserve indicate a mid-century focus on land management and agricultural science. Residential patterns are anchored around Sunset Beach and the gulches such as Kaunala Gulch and Aimalu Gulch, while infrastructure like a Gaging Station and Radio Towers speak to the technical development of the North Shore during this era.