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1995 Map of Wood Valley

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Wood Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Wood Valley Homesteads and the agricultural hub of Kapapala Ranch anchor this landscape on the slopes of Hawaii's southern volcanic reach. The map illustrates a complex relationship between the lush forest reserves and the arid, volatile terrain of the Ka'u Desert. Historical land use is evident through the inclusion of worker-oriented settlements like Wood Valley Camp and Kapapala Camp, which supported the region's ranching and agricultural industries.

Natural geological features dominate the eastern portion of the sheet, including the extensive Keaiwa Lava Flow of 1823 and the distinct volcanic formation of Yellow Cone. The topography is deeply incised by drainage features such as Waimuku Gulch and Makakupu Gulch. The intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional landmarks is seen in the presence of a remote Landing Strip and the historic Halfway House located near the wilderness boundary.