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Kula Hawaii Map

Explore Kula, 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 Kula, Hawaii

How to Use This Kula, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kula, 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 Kula.

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

Latitude	20.76806
Longitude	-156.334541
Population	6,942
Density	77.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96790
Area Code	808
County Seat	Wailuku
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Kula, Hawaii

Kula is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,942. The population density is 77.6 people per km². Kula is located at 20.7681°N, 156.3345°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96790.

Kula occupies the elevated slopes where the air grows thin and crisp, far removed from the low-lying plains. It lies 9.1 miles east-northeast of Kihei, HI (from Kihei, HI: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Haiku-Pauwela. Beyond the immediate reach of the morning mist, the landscape rises toward the massive, brooding presence of Haleakala. Residents walk paths that wind through the rugged terrain of the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, keeping a watchful eye on the steep descent into the deep, shadows-filled expanse of Waiʻale Gulch. The light here shifts with a sudden, sharp clarity, illuminating the verdant greenery of the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve located just a few miles away. Even the distant flow of Kailua Stream and the quiet surface of Olinda Reservoir define the character of this high-altitude refuge, where the earth holds a cool, damp stillness long after the sun has climbed high.

Agriculture has long served as the primary pulse of Kula, grounding its inhabitants in the patient cycles of planting and harvest. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the volcanic soil, transforming the hillsides into productive fields that favored cool-weather crops over the tropical varieties found elsewhere. Kula remains an essential supplier of produce, with rows of onions and vibrant flowers providing a steady rhythm to the local economy. The legacy of these working lands remains visible in the meticulous care given to every acre, reflecting a deep, inherited kuleana to the soil. Small-scale industry thrives here, supported by a workforce that balances traditional farming methods with the demands of a modern, inland marketplace.

The spirit of Kula is defined by a quiet, deliberate pace that honors the cultural depth of its residents. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the rare sights found along the Silversword Loop, where the terrain tests the spirit of the persistent traveler. While the region is not defined by grand monuments, the sheer scale of the landscape surrounding the town provides a natural landmark that commands respect from all who dwell in its shadow. Notable figures like the esteemed astronomer and educator Dr. Charles F. "Chick" Johnson have called these slopes home, finding in the clear, dark skies above a perfect vantage point for studying the cosmos. Local life centers on community gatherings that emphasize the distinct, sturdy character of those who choose to live in this high-mountain environment. Even when the clouds descend to blanket the hills in gray, the people of Kula maintain a steadfast connection to their surroundings, valuing the stillness that defines their daily existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kupa'a Farm (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 257° W
Harold W Rice Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 175° S
Aliʻi Kula Lavender (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 158° S
Kula Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 128° SE
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 322° NW
Keokea Gallery (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 198° S
Pukalani Park (Local Park) — 4.8 mi, 353° N
Makawao Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 051° NE
Haleakala National Park (National Park) — 5.4 mi, 108° E · 34k acres
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (Public Artwork) — 6.0 mi, 208° SW
Julie Galeeva Fine Art (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 015° N
Sherri Reeve Gallery & Gifts (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 015° N
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 177° S
Birds On The Edge (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 090° E
Haleakala Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.5 mi, 119° SE · 24k acres
Maui Gold Pineapple Plantation (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 357° N
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 7.4 mi, 262° W
Regency Kihei Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 253° W
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 8.0 mi, 250° W
Captain George Vancouver Monument (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 270° W
Te Au Moana Luau (Theatre) — 9.1 mi, 231° SW
Makena State Park (State Park) — 11.3 mi, 219° SW
Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.4 mi, 209° SW
Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium) — 11.6 mi, 279° W
Maui Mall Megaplex Cinema (Cinema) — 11.9 mi, 315° NW
Laperouse Memorial (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 206° SW
Ke’anae Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 13.3 mi, 063° NE
Iao Theater (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 308° NW
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House Museum (Maui Historical Society) (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 306° NW

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