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1983 Map of Waimea

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Waimea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kupupolo Heiau and the Puu O Mahuka State Monument anchor this coastal stretch of Oahu’s North Shore, where the landscape transitions from the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean to the steep gulches of the Pupukea Paumalu Forest Reserve. The legendary surf breaks of Sunset Beach and the mouth of the Waimea River at Waimea Bay define the shoreline, while the inland terrain is marked by numerous drainage systems including Kaunala Gulch and Paumalu Stream.

Settlement patterns follow the curve of Kamehameha Hwy, connecting coastal communities like Waialee and Kawailoa Beach. The presence of the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Sta and several gaging stations suggests an era of active agricultural research and water management. Further south, the map details the descent toward Waimea Falls, illustrating the complex topography that separates the coastal plains from the higher elevations of Puu Wainuena.