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Haiku-Pauwela Hawaii Map

Explore Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii

How to Use This Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Haiku-Pauwela.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Haiku-Pauwela
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Maui County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	20.9156
Longitude	-156.3022
Population	8,595
Density	210.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96708
Area Code	808
County Seat	Wailuku
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii

Haiku-Pauwela is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,595. The population density is 210.3 people per km². Haiku-Pauwela is located at 20.9156°N, 156.3022°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96708.

Haiku-Pauwela exhales the damp, verdant breath of the trade winds as they sweep toward the distant slopes of Haleakala. It lies 11.3 miles east-northeast of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-northeast of Pukalani. Sunlight filters through the canopy in fragmented gold, illuminating the path toward the nearby Kaupakulua Reservoir that anchors the local landscape. The terrain drops away toward the coast, where the Pacific Ocean churns against the earth only two miles from the quiet residential centers. Nearby, the waters of Manawaiiao Stream cut a narrow, cooling ribbon through the landscape, while the rugged expanse of Opaepilau Gulch adds a dramatic depth to the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the horizon to spot the silhouette of Papanuiokāne, a reminder of the island chain’s volcanic legacy.

Haiku-Pauwela preserves a quiet memory of the plantation era, when sugarcane and pineapple defined the rhythm of labor and life. The local economy has shifted from large-scale industrial agriculture to a mosaic of smaller, diversified farms and artisanal ventures that honor the concept of kuleana. The State Department of Land State Resource Management Area provides a vital expanse of protected land, ensuring that the wilder character of the terrain remains intact. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely faded, the influence of those working the soil continues to shape the economic fiber of the region. A profound sense of history lingers in the way the land is tended, reflecting a transition from export-driven crops to a more localized, sustainable approach.

Haiku-Pauwela functions as a crossroads of cultures, where the deep-rooted traditions of the archipelago meet a modern, deliberate pace of life. The atmosphere is punctuated by the scent of plumeria and the sound of rain falling on broad leaves, creating a sensory experience that feels both ancient and immediate. Residents might travel five miles to witness the cascading power of Waiohiwi Falls, or find solitude within the quiet reaches of the Makawao Forest Reserve. The spirit of the place is defined by its residents, including individuals like the legendary musician Willie Nelson, who have sought the sanctuary and relative isolation that this specific geography affords. Community life centers on these shared natural treasures, fostering a culture that values the quiet observation of the environment over the noise of urban development.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Valley Isle Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 013° N
Peahi cliff lookout (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 004° N
Fourth Marine Division Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 207° SW
Ko'olau Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 099° E
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 202° S
Maui Pineapple Tours (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 217° SW
Maui Gold Pineapple Plantation (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 217° SW
Viewpoints Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 188° S
Hot Island Glass (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 188° S
Makawao Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 166° S
Rainbow Eucalyptus (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 110° E
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 211° SW
Kanaha Beach Park (Local Recreation) — 8.6 mi, 264° W
Maui Releasing The Sun (Public Artwork) — 8.9 mi, 260° W
Kaumahina State Wayside (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 110° E
Haleakala National Park (National Park) — 10.6 mi, 159° S · 34k acres
Maui Mall Megaplex Cinema (Cinema) — 10.6 mi, 261° W
Ke’anae Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 10.7 mi, 113° SE
Kaahumanu Six Plex (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 260° W
Haleakala Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.3 mi, 153° SE · 24k acres
Iao Theater (Theatre) — 13.0 mi, 262° W
Maui Community Theater (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 263° W
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House Museum (Maui Historical Society) (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 261° W
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 13.9 mi, 228° SW
Captain George Vancouver Monument (Monument) — 14.3 mi, 225° SW
Nāhiku Rubber Company (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 114° SE
Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium) — 16.0 mi, 238° SW
Makena State Park (State Park) — 21.1 mi, 206° SW
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 25.3 mi, 215° SW

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