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Wahiawa Hawaii Map

Explore Wahiawa, 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii

How to Use This Wahiawa, Hawaii Map

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

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.

CityWahiawa
StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHonolulu County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneHawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)
Latitude21.500665
Longitude-158.017964
Population18,658
Density3147.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code96786
Area Code808
County SeatHonolulu
School DistrictHawaii Department of Education

About Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wahiawa is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 18,658. The population density is 3147.2 people per km². Wahiawa is located at 21.5007°N, 158.0180°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96786.

Wahiawa remains a highland expanse shaped by the persistent flow of the North Fork Kaukonahua Stream, which cuts quietly through the terrain. It lies 2.1 miles east of Schofield Barracks, HI (from Schofield Barracks, HI: bearing 85°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northwest of Pearl City.

High above the Pacific Ocean, the land retains a cool, mist-heavy air that settles over the red earth and the nearby Waikōloa Gulch. To the west, the Waianae Range looms as a jagged silhouette against the late afternoon light, grounding the horizon in ancient volcanic stone. Residents often look toward the distant Upper Helemano Reservoir, where the water reflects the shifting moods of the sky with a mirror-like intensity. The proximity to the Honouliuli Forest Reserve ensures that the scent of damp earth and greenery permeates the neighborhood, reminding everyone of the wilder reaches that border the town.

History in Wahiawa is written in the deep furrows of the soil, where the legacy of pineapple cultivation remains a quiet ghost in the local economy. Once defined by the sprawling reach of plantations, the modern economy has shifted, though the agricultural spirit persists in the small markets and the steady, unpretentious pace of daily commerce. The State Department of Land State Resource Management Area serves as a vital anchor for the land, preserving the integrity of the ecosystem for future generations. Life moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, far removed from the frantic pulse of larger urban centers. Those who walk the Wintera Trail find themselves surrounded by the same rugged beauty that defined the lives of those who worked these fields long ago.

Cultural life in Wahiawa thrives on a blend of traditions, reflecting the diverse lineages that have made this plateau their own over the decades. The town maintains a grounded character, where the community gathers at local landmarks to observe the quiet rituals of island living, sometimes venturing toward the distant Sacred Falls for a rare excursion. While the region is not a center for global celebrity, its identity is forged by the kuleana of its residents who hold a deep sense of responsibility toward the land. Occasionally, the name of a notable figure like the professional athlete Ben Cayetano surfaces, reminding observers of the local talent that has emerged from these inland streets. Whether it is the vibrant bloom of plumeria or the simple comfort of a shared meal, the spirit of Wahiawa is defined by a persistent, quiet resilience that honors its past while navigating the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Wahiawa Botanical Garden (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 322° NW
  • George Fred Wright Wahiawa District Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 276° W
  • Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreation Area (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 198° S
  • Goodwill (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 238° SW
  • Wahiwa General Hospital Thrift Shop (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 258° W
  • ‘Ewa Forest Reserve (Helemano Section) (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 052° NE
  • Green World Coffee Farm (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
  • Red Castle (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 241° SW
  • Ewa Forest Reserve (poamoho Sec.) (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 037° NE
  • The Dole Plantation (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 324° NW
  • Religious Monument (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 177° S
  • Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 3.1 mi, 083° E · 6,755 acres
  • Consolidated Mililani (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 167° S
  • Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.8 mi, 100° E · 9,188 acres
  • Honouliuli Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 240° SW
  • Mokuleia Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 285° W
  • Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 077° E
  • Hawaii's Plantation Village (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 177° S
  • Waimea Blue Ocean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 317° NW
  • Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.0 mi, 164° S · 266 acres
  • Wyland Galleries (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 317° NW
  • Honouliuli Internment Camp (Historic Ruins) — 8.1 mi, 199° S
  • Tabora Gallery (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 318° NW
  • North Shore Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 306° NW
  • HMH-463 Memorial (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 321° NW
  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.1 mi, 326° NW
  • Nix Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.2 mi, 152° SE
  • Chuns Reef wave (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 334° NW
  • Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge (Cinema) — 9.5 mi, 148° SE
  • Site of the attack on Pearl Harbor (Registered Battlefield) — 10.4 mi, 156° SE

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About This Wahiawa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wahiawa, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.500665, -158.017964. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Wahiawa includes the ZIP code (96786), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.