Maps & Photos
Overview
Maps and photos can give a lot of insight on how the heiau looks, the boundaries, and the location. Every map is made is for a reason and can give indications as to what else is around the area such as roads, mountains, lots, harbors, streams, ect. There are two types of photos displayed: old aerial photos and recent ground photos. Having a compilation of images and maps allows for comparison to the landscape over time.
Photos
These are recent photos taken at the site by Uncle Kanani and Aunty Lehua Kaulukukui. These photos were taken while when Uncle went up to maintain the site and cut grass on July 31st, 2020. These show up close images of what the heiau looks like now.
MAGIS Aerial Photos
The MAGIS, Maps, Aerial Photographs, and GIS (geographic information system) unit, website is an online repository from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa that holds a collection of historical maps, photos, and much more. The button at the very bottom of this section is linked to this website. Below are the four closest photo locations to Kukuipahu Heiau. The agency taking the photo along with the year and link are included on each photo. I did not scan these photos to identify where the heiau was in these photos, however that would be something to further contribute in the future.
Photo was taken by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Closest aerial photo from Kukuipahu Heiau.
Photo taken United States Navy. Second Closest point from Kukuipahu Heiau.
Photo taken by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Large aerial view of top portion of North Kohala from Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa, 4th closest location from heiau
Photo was taken by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Closest aerial photo from Kukuipahu Heiau.
Maps
Each map was made in a different year by a different team of people and is relevant to Kukuipahu in some manner. The name of the map as well as the author and year is included in the title. There is a description connecting information on the map to Kukuipahu. These maps were obtained from a few different sources so there is also a link for each map to view the full image and online resource.
Shows the different names of the ahupuaʻa, but does not map out the boundries for each. Puʻu (mountains) are located by a little circle with lines extending out. Near Kukuipahu is Puʻu ʻUla to the north and Puʻu Mamo to the south. Puʻu ʻUla is most likely where the red scoria at Kukuipahu Heiau came from.
Although this map was created in 1901 by J. Donn, the color lithography was added to show the conditions as of July 30 1906. Features listed in the colored legend include land types (forest, loʻi, plantation, agriculture, public,etc.), schools, and post offices. In the Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa, it is shown to be grazing land and sugar cane land more in the uplands. The ʻili of Lahuiki is also depicted.
Colored map showing different boundaries for homesteads, government lands, rail roads, etc. In the Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa boundary lines, railroads, and roads are mapped out. There is mention of only a few puʻu (Puʻu ʻUla not included) and a mention of Bryant Camp in upland Kukuipahu is mentioned.
Includes some Land Claimant Award (LCA) plots with claimant name and number. Also includes the boundary of Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa and ʻili of Lahuiki as well as the names and location of the puʻu.
TMK of Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa and neighboring ahupuaʻa. Very detailed map showing the roads, puʻu, land claimant award lots, etc. including Kukuipahu Heiau.
Parcel of Kukuipahu Heiau from Tax Map Key with buffer zones.
Map of Hawaii Island Streams. Highlights Lapakahi State Park. Mentions a stream close to Kukuipahu ahupuaʻa or in it named Kukuipahu.
This map was taken from Patrick Kirch's archaeological report of Kukuipahu Heiau in 2019. The red dot is Kukuipahu Heiau and the black outline is the boundary line of the Leeward Kohala Field System. Kukuipahu is the only major heiau within this system.