{"product_id":"old-pictorial-map-of-maui-hawaii-by-white-1931-haleakala-lahaina-kahului-harbor-wailuku-west-maui-mtns","title":"Old Pictorial Map of Maui, Hawaii by White, 1931: Haleakala, Lahaina, Kahului Harbor, Wailuku, West Maui Mtns","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsland of Maui, Ruth Taylor White’s delightfully pictorial 1931 celebration of Hawaii’s “Valley Isle,” unfurls in a bright blue field that makes the coastline sparkle and the uplands glow. At a glance, the island’s curving shores, highlands, and valleys are animated by vignettes of surfers, fishermen, dancers, and farmers, each tiny figure doubling as a clue to place and custom. A decorative cartouche frames clear, lively text that explains the purpose and style of the work, declaring its intent to entertain as much as to orient. The map’s labels are crisp and confident, guiding the eye from town to landmark to natural attraction, while White’s stylized mountains and bays create a narrative rhythm: you don’t just see Maui—you follow its story from reef to ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Taylor White, among the most prolific makers of pictographic maps in America, perfected a cartographic language that merges geography with theater. Her Maui is not draped in contour lines but in character: smiling fishermen cast from rocky points, leis loop through breezes, and plantation rows march across an improbably tidy valley. White’s humor never mocks; it charms, distilling local color from careful observation. She marshals hand-lettered captions, expressive figures, and saturated hues to balance fact with feeling, transforming wayfinding into a visual conversation. Little wonder her maps are prized by collectors: they are at once documents, illustrations, and time capsules, inviting repeat readings as new details and jokes reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeography becomes a cast of characters here. The sleeping shield of Haleakalā looms over the east, its crater and uplands rendered as a grand amphitheater for cloud, light, and legend. Across the isthmus rise the West Maui Mountains, steeply stylized to suggest hidden gulches and rain-bright valleys, while the island’s sinuous perimeter is ornamented with coves, points, and surf-washed beaches. Pictograms signal recreational areas and parklands, nudging the viewer toward trails and viewpoints. Vines, palms, endemic birds, and marine life enliven margins and margins-within-margins—flora and fauna that declare Maui’s ecological abundance. Rivers and waterfalls, if simplified, still feel alive as white ribbons tumbling from slope to sea. White’s palette amplifies contrast: dry leeward stretches glow honey-gold while windward rainforests deepen into cool greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettlements are crisply named and characterfully staged. Kahului sits as a bustling harbor hub, its waters busy with small craft, while nearby Wailuku nestles under emerald ridges, gateway to a celebrated valley whose needle-like pinnacle anchors local lore. Lahaina stretches along a sunlit waterfront, its history as a royal and maritime town suggested by boats, flags, and a convivial promenade. Farther south, Kīhei’s leeward coast reads as a ribbon of beaches and brilliant skies; to the north, Pāʻia evokes plantation rhythms and trade-winds that ruffle cane and surf alike. Across the island, White’s figures fish, surf, farm, and dance, and her labels point to historic sites and natural attractions, from scenic overlooks to storied coves—each named place becoming a vignette within the island’s larger tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade at a moment when thematic cartography captivated travelers and armchair voyagers alike, White’s 1931 map shows how art could deepen geographic understanding. It serves tourism without surrendering to cliché, turning information into narrative and orientation into delight. The cartouche’s succinct explanation underscores this dual mission, while the pictograms operate as an intuitive index—instant guides to beaches, valleys, and playgrounds of sea and sky. Today the map stands as an artifact of early twentieth-century Maui, when steamship timetables met modern wanderlust, and as a triumph of visual storytelling. It captures not only where things are, but why they matter: a bright blue invitation to explore, remember, and look again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCities and towns on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKahului – (Modern-day population: ~30,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLahaina – (Modern-day population: ~12,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWailuku – (Modern-day population: ~15,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKīhei – (Modern-day population: ~22,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePāʻia – (Modern-day population: ~2,500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepictions of local flora and fauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations of people engaging in activities such as fishing and surfing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly labeled landmarks, historical sites, and natural attractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic representation of the coastline and mountainous areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictograms for different recreational areas and parks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cartouche with descriptive text explaining the map’s purpose and style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 1931, during a period when thematic maps were gaining popularity; exemplifies the merge of art and cartography with storytelling and visual creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases Ruth Taylor White’s distinctive pictographic style with illustrated figures engaged in activities throughout the island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright blue background enhances the artistic appeal and vibrancy of the island’s representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuth Taylor White was one of the most prolific makers of pictographic maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for a whimsical style that combines artistic skill with local color and flavor, making her maps highly collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes a whimsical, colorful portrayal of Maui’s landmarks, activities, and natural beauty, highlighting the island’s unique charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 70in (180cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":57718116090240,"sku":"UM00269958A","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57718116123008,"sku":"UM00269959A","price":982.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":57718116155776,"sku":"UM00269960A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":57718116188544,"sku":"UM00269961A","price":365.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57718116221312,"sku":"UM00269962A","price":982.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas 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