1956 Bloodgood Pictorial Map of Oahu and Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

This is a 1956 Don Bloodgood pictorial map of the island of Oahu and Waikiki Beach. Created in two sections, the map of Oahu depicts the entire island and occupies nearly two thirds of the printed area. Sites all across the island, from Kaena Point to Makapuu Point and from Kahuku Point to Diamond Head are identified. These range from cities and towns, such as Honolulu, Lanikai, and Waialee, to coastal beaches, including Waikiki, and other important sites, such as Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Arizona Memorial, and the Mormon Temple. Palm groves and pineapple plantations dot the landscape, while surfers and fisherman ply the waters just off shore. Fish and whales are illustrated around the island. An inset of all eight Hawaiian Islands is located in the upper right corner and labels each of the islands. Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Kilauea, and Haulalai are illustrated and labeled on the island of Hawaii, as is Mt. Waialeale, the wettest spot in the world, on Kauai. Distances from Honolulu to the other islands is given, as are distances between Honolulu and Australia, New Zealand, Tokyo, Manila, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

The wonderfully comical map of Honolulu and Waikiki is situated along the bottom third of the sheet and depicts the city from Kapiolani Boulevard to Diamond Head and from the Ala Wai Canal to Waikiki Beach. Buildings throughout the city are illustrated in profile, including hotels, apartment buildings, the zoo, and the band stand in Kapiolani Park. Beachgoers are shown partaking in different activities, such as surfing, snorkeling, sailing, sunbathing, and simply enjoying a day out at the beach.

Publication History and Census

This map was drawn by Don Bloodgood and published by Ray Helbig's Hawaiian Service in 1956.