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1981 Map of Wood Valley

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Wood Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Wood Valley Homesteads and the agricultural lands of Kapapala Ranch define this volcanic landscape on the southern flank of Mauna Loa. The map illustrates a complex relationship between human habitation and geologically active terrain, marked by several generations of volcanic activity including the Keaiwa Lava Flow of 1823 and the more recent Lava Flow of 1971. Significant historical sites like the Halfway House and Ainapo sit along the slopes, while the Great Crack underscores the physical volatility of the area.

Resource management and industry are evident through the Wood Valley Camp, Kapapala Camp, and several corrals used for ranching operations. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous gulches such as Waihaka Gulch and Waimuku Gulch, which navigate through the Kapapala Forest Reserve and Kau Forest Reserve. This edition captures the boundaries of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the specialized infrastructure like the Peter Lee Road and various water tanks essential for sustaining life in this unique environment.