1981 Forrest Pictorial View of the Hawaiian Islands

This vibrant pictorial view of the Hawaiian Islands was drawn in 1981 by Kim Forrest for Travel Graphics International / Archar International.

A Closer Look

Coverage includes the main eight islands of Hawaii, from Ni'ihau and Kauai in the north to the Big Island in the south. Mountains and volcanos, valleys, forests, and other topographic features are labeled throughout, as are cities and towns, parks, military bases, airports, lighthouses, beaches, attractions (such as the Polynesian Cultural Center), and other notable sites. Illustrated figures represent natives and visitors alike, including historical figures such as Captain Cook. Notes provide historical and cultural context on the various islands, including lesser-known islands such as Ni'hau, access to which is highly restricted, and Kahoʻolawe, which was used by the U.S. military for target practice until it was transferred to the state of Hawaii in 1994 and made a nature preserve. The bottom left and top right include colorful illustrations of local flora and fauna, as well as the Ki'i statue. The verso provides information on attractions on the various islands and smaller maps of areas with high concentrations of resorts, villas, and hotels, such as Hilo and Kailua-Kona.

Publication History and Census

This view was drawn by Kim Forrest in 1981 and published in 1982. There are at least three editions, with the present being the first, followed by subsequent editions in 1983 and 1991. Regardless of edition, the view is noted among the collections of three institutions in the OCLC: Southern Illinois University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.