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Makawao Hawaii Map

Explore Makawao, 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 Makawao, Hawaii

How to Use This Makawao, Hawaii Map

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

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

Latitude	20.849355
Longitude	-156.316694
Population	7,297
Density	794.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96768
Area Code	808
County Seat	Wailuku
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Makawao, Hawaii

Makawao is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,297. The population density is 794.5 people per km². Makawao is located at 20.8494°N, 156.3167°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96768.

Makawao exists as a high-altitude sanctuary where the crisp, cooling mist often descends to soften the edges of the rugged volcanic landscape. It lies 10.4 miles east-southeast of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 103°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-southwest of Haiku-Pauwela. This elevated terrain provides a vantage point toward the Pacific Ocean, which glimmers six miles away beneath the constant movement of the trade winds. Travelers moving through the area may encounter the tranquil waters of Alelele, a lake situated only a mile from the center of activity. To the west, the deep indentation of Kahakapao Gulch carves through the earth, while the steady flow of Uaoa Stream marks the land four miles distant. The silhouette of Haleakala looms ten miles away on the horizon, anchoring the view and defining the dramatic verticality of the island's geography.

Makawao carries the weight of a working history, having long served as a vital hub for the cattle ranchers who shaped the local economy. The legacy of the paniolo culture remains visible in the architecture and the resilient spirit of those who continue to work the land. Beyond the agricultural roots, the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve provides a testament to the island's diverse ecological heritage, offering a quiet space for the preservation of native flora. Today, the economy balances these traditional industries with a vibrant array of local artisans and independent shops. Residents gather at the Makawao Park Eddie Tam Center to organize community life and celebrate the shared kuleana that binds the neighborhood together. The rhythm of the workweek here is dictated not by the clock, but by the shifting light that touches the fields and the persistent, life-giving breeze.

Cultural character in Makawao is defined by a unique blend of heritage, where the influence of Polynesian voyaging history meets the stoic, independent nature of the mountain ranching tradition. The scent of plumeria often drifts through the air, carried by the winds that sweep down from the heights toward the distant island of Papanuiokāne. Visitors drawn to the natural beauty of the region often seek out the hidden spray of Waiohiwi Falls, located just two miles from the main thoroughfare. Notable individuals have occasionally sought the solitude of this landscape, finding inspiration in the quietude that persists despite the changing times. The local calendar is punctuated by events that honor the equestrian past, ensuring that the identity of the place remains firmly rooted in its origins. Even as the modern world encroaches, Makawao retains a distinct atmosphere, a subtle gravity that keeps the soul of the island firmly grounded in the soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Makawao Park Eddie Tam Center (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 028° NE
Julie Galeeva Fine Art (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 052° NE
Hot Island Glass (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 038° NE
Viewpoints Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 039° NE
Pukalani Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 247° SW
Maui Gold Pineapple Plantation (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 309° NW
Maui Pineapple Tours (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 309° NW
Makawao Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 095° E
Ko'olau Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 074° E
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 231° SW
Kupa'a Farm (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 201° S
Peahi cliff lookout (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 009° N
Haleakala National Park (National Park) — 7.1 mi, 139° SE · 34k acres
Maui Releasing The Sun (Public Artwork) — 8.4 mi, 291° W
Kanaha Beach Park (Local Recreation) — 8.5 mi, 295° NW
Haleakala Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.0 mi, 138° SE · 24k acres
Kaumahina State Wayside (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 081° E
Maui Mall Megaplex Cinema (Cinema) — 9.9 mi, 287° W
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 10.5 mi, 242° SW
Kaahumanu Six Plex (Cinema) — 10.6 mi, 284° W
Captain George Vancouver Monument (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 239° SW
Ke’anae Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 10.8 mi, 088° E
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 10.8 mi, 232° SW
Iao Theater (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 283° W
Maui Community Theater (Theatre) — 12.5 mi, 284° W
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House Museum (Maui Historical Society) (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 282° W
Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium) — 13.2 mi, 253° W
Nāhiku Rubber Company (Historic Ruins) — 14.5 mi, 096° E
Makena State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 210° SW
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 21.0 mi, 220° SW

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