2024 Map of West of Kokoolau

About this map

Island of Hawai‘i terrain is defined here by the stark geological evidence of volcanic activity, specifically the notable Lava Flow of 1859. This massive basaltic feature cuts diagonally across the landscape, marking a significant 19th-century eruption from Mauna Loa. The 2024 survey depicts a sparsely populated region where human activity is largely restricted to the sprawling Pohakuloa Training Area. This military installation dominates the northeastern portion of the sheet, situated within the high-elevation saddle between Hawaii's massive volcanic peaks. The map consists almost entirely of elevation contours that reveal the steady, rising slopes of the volcanic interior, offering a precise view of the topography surrounding one of the island's most historically significant lava flows.