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Small 1931 vintage pictorial "cartograph" map of the Island of Oahu, illustrated by the prolific American artist Ruth Taylor White. It was commissioned by the Hawaii Tourist Bureau and printed by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.Map Details & Content Visual Style: It features a whimsical, vibrant cartoon style populated by colorful characters highlighting island culture, recreation, and local industries.Agricultural Milestones: The interior is dotted with pineapples and coastal regions showcase sugarcane plantations, which were the booming backbone of Hawaii's 1930s economy.Key Landmarks: It marks important geographic and military locations including Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks, Diamond Head, and Waikiki Beach.The Cartouche: In the top right corner, an illustrated scroll text records the artist's poetic impression of arriving at the "Crossroads of the Pacific". |
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