1937 Parker Edwards Dole Pineapple Map of Hawaii

This is the 1937 Parker Edwards / Dole Pineapple Company pictorial map of the Hawaiian Islands. It is one of the most iconic pictorial maps of Hawaii of the 20th century.

A Closer Look

Coverage embraces the primary Hawaiian Islands: Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. Pictorial vignettes decorate each with scenes of daily life, tourist 'attractions,' and Hawaiian history. On Hawaii, for example, each volcano is labeled with an elevation, and lava flows are illustrated. Pearl Harbor - not yet the site of an infamous attack - is named. Dole's operations, including pineapple plantations, Dole canneries, etc., are subtly emphasized. The upper border celebrates Hawaiian flora, while the lower border highlights regional marine life.

Publication History and Census

This map was printed in 1937 by the Independent Pressroom of San Francisco. OCLC catalogs two holdings, and there is an example in the David Rumsey collection. The map appears on the market from time to time.