Hawaii Big Island

Scale 1:85,000 / 1:200,000. Size 27"x39". International Travel Maps edition.

We didn't suspect, when we started developing this title, that Mauna Loa Volcano would erupt as soon as our map of the national park was printed, but it did! It is on the news every night, and a marvelous touristic attraction. How many of us can ever see a massive eruption of molten lava? Now, we can (at least, from a safe distance).

The national park occupies one side of the map and is the latest in ITMB's series of national parks. By the nature of such parks, we show all the features and elevations, but in this case, we'll add the proviso that heights and lava flows are changing the landscape on a daily basis. Volcanoes are sort of like elephants-they go where they please! The reverse side of the sheet is a map of Big Island, where the park is located.

Its name comes from being the largest island in area of all the Hawaiian archipelago. The map includes an inset of Hilo, the largest city on the island, located on a calm bay of the east coast, and a separate inset of Kailua-Kona on the west coast, which is also the focal point for surfing and resorts. This pretty much completes our detailed mapping of Hawaii; in addition to this title, we have maps of the complete state and of each major island, as well as a new map of Honolulu/Waikiki. The map is printed on waterproof stone paper, which could prove very useful in tropical Hawaii!

Scale 1:330,000. Size 20"x36". Nelles Verlag edition. Description: Road and travel map of the Big Island. Beaches, caves, national parks, golf courses, campsites, hotels, shopping, ancient sites.

Various Scales. Size 14"x21". Franko maps edition. Laminated. Side one is a beautiful shaded relief map of Hawaii, the big island. Shows paved roads, dirt roads, trails, resorts/hotels, points of interest. Includes an extensive list of places where to scuba dive, hike, kayak, surf and bike ride. Side two shows close-ups of Kona & Kohala Coast, including a zoom-in on Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (otherwise known as City of Refuge ); Kailua-Kona to Keauhou, plus Kailua Kona Town; the Hilo Area plus downtown Hilo; and Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Each of these close-ups is full of descriptive text, so this really is a guidebook and map in one convenient package. Printed on durable waterproof material.

Various Scales. Size 14"x21". Folded. Side 1 of Franko's Map of Hawaii shows the amazing shaded relief depiction of the island as it ascends from the sea to nearly 14,000 feet on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. These volcanoes are clearly shown, along with the roads that circumnavigate and cut across the island. Map includes road and tourist information and locates and describes numerous dive and snorkel sites. An added benefit are the accurate and beautiful drawings of colorful tropical reef creatures. Side 2 zooms in on the Kona Coast, Hilo Area, Kilauea Volcano, and Kailua-Kona, and has a fantastic view of the whole chain of The Hawaiian Islands. Includes the Hilo area, the town of Kailua-Kona, and detail of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and specifically the Kilauea Volcano. Franko's Maps produces recreation maps for the land and water of selected tourist destinations. The maps are all printed on plasticized paper so they are water resistant.

Size 6"x9". Laminated. Perfect for divers, snorkelers and nature lovers! Side One is a dramatic mini-map of the Big Island of Hawaii. Side Two is a fish identification guide with more than 80 species illustrated. This convenient, waterproof reference is made of hard, laminated plastic with holes for lanyard and insertion in dive logs.

Scale 1:100,000. Size 25"x37". Trails Illustrated edition. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant, lightweight, paper-like plastic. Wonderful large-scale map.

Various Scales. Size 14"x21". Laminated. Franko's Maps produces recreation maps for the land and water of selected tourist destinations. The maps are all printed on plasticized paper so they are water resistant.

Scale 1:73,000. Earthwalk Press edition.

University of Hawaii Press