{"product_id":"old-map-of-kihei-maui-hawaii-by-usgs-1954-puu-o-kali-maui-coast","title":"Old Map of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii by USGS, 1954 – Puu O Kali \u0026 Maui Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1967 from an original 1954 survey, the US Geological Survey’s “Puu O Kali” presents a finely measured portrait of south-central Maui at a moment before Kihei’s transformation into one of the island’s most recognizable resort and residential communities. At 1:24,000 scale, the map captures the coastal plain around Kihei with the disciplined precision for which USGS quadrangles are prized, balancing scientific utility with quiet visual elegance. Roads, shorelines, contours, and place names are rendered with clarity, while the title itself points inland toward Puu O Kali, one of the volcanic landforms that gives the sheet its geographic character. The result is a compelling mid-century record of a Hawaiian landscape poised between rural sparsity, volcanic permanence, and accelerating modern development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Geological Survey, founded in 1879, became the authoritative cartographic voice of the American landscape, and this map reflects its mature mid-twentieth-century style. Rather than dramatizing the terrain, the USGS methodically reveals it: contour lines articulate slopes and ridges, water features are cleanly distinguished, and subtle color coding separates vegetation, elevation, and land use. In Hawaii, such mapping was especially important, as volcanic geology, steep gradients, coastal settlement, and watershed behavior demanded careful observation. The agency’s work provided essential reference for engineers, planners, scientists, and land managers, but today these maps also serve as historical documents. “Puu O Kali” preserves the measured language of public science applied to one of the Pacific’s most dynamic island environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKihei, shown along the coast, is especially evocative in this 1954 landscape. Before the extensive condominium construction, commercial corridors, and suburban growth that would later define much of South Maui, the area was still comparatively open, its roads and settlements set against a broader matrix of dry coastal terrain and volcanic slopes. The map’s highways and local roads hint at the infrastructure that would guide later expansion, while the coastline records the relationship between settlement and sea with understated precision. Unnamed valleys, drainage lines, and adjacent water bodies provide a quieter counterpoint to the human geography. For collectors interested in Maui’s modern history, the sheet offers a revealing glimpse of Kihei before its late twentieth-century rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topographic character of the map is central to its appeal. Contour lines trace the gradual rise from the coastal lowlands toward interior slopes, allowing the viewer to read the land almost as a sculptural surface. Puu O Kali and neighboring upland forms anchor the composition, reminding us that Maui’s scenery is rooted in volcanic processes that long predate roads, towns, and resort development. The shaded relief and green tonal system, typical of USGS topographic design, help distinguish elevation and vegetation without overwhelming the essential geometry of the map. This restrained palette gives the sheet both scientific legibility and aesthetic poise, making the varied terrain around Kihei immediately intelligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical object, “Puu O Kali” is valuable not only for what it names, but for what it quietly records: the arrangement of roads before later expansion, the open spaces before denser settlement, and the contours of a landscape that development could modify but never erase. The coastal areas adjacent to Kihei, the visible tracks and paths, and the surrounding mountain slopes together create a layered portrait of place, where geology, ecology, and human ambition meet. In luxury map collecting, such sheets are admired for their capacity to make change visible. This USGS map offers a refined, data-rich window onto mid-century Maui, capturing South Maui at a pivotal stage in its evolving identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKihei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuu O Kali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious unnamed valleys and water bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal areas adjacent to Kihei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby mountain ranges and slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighways and local roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible trails or paths in the vicinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey, this historical 1:24,000 topographical map shows Kihei, Hawaii, and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal survey completed in 1954; published with a 1967 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by the US Geological Survey (USGS), a scientific agency of the U.S. government responsible for studying geology, hydrology, and biological resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS is well known for its detailed topographic maps and its contributions to geological surveys and environmental data collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map uses a clear color-coding system, with distinct shades of green denoting different elevations and vegetation types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour lines indicate elevation changes, with shaded relief used to emphasize terrain features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map captures a landscape that has likely undergone significant urban development since 1954, especially around Kihei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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