2017 Map of West of Kokoolau

About this map

The Island of Hawai'i landscape is defined here by the stark geologic history of the mid-nineteenth century. A massive corridor of basaltic debris from the Lava Flow of 1859 cuts across the terrain, illustrating the volcanic activity that shaped this portion of the archipelago. This flow originated from Mauna Loa and reached all the way to the ocean, leaving a permanent mark on the topography that remains a primary feature of the region. To the north, the boundary of the Pohakuloa Training Area indicates the modern military use of these high-elevation lands, which sit in the saddle between the island's great volcanic peaks. The contour lines reveal a steady, relentless elevation gain, depicting a world of lava and ash far removed from the coastal settlements.