4.0 out of 5 stars
Rand McNally's Hawaii..., April 14 2012
By D. S. Thurlow - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rand McNally Hawaii State Map (Map)
Rand McNally's Hawaii State Map advertises itself as large scale and easy to read. It is fair to say that is truth in advertising. On a large, color, two-sided map sheet, the reader can find all the island in the Hawaiian chain, including the small islands and the atolls such as Kure and Midway, well to the Northwest of the main islands. Coverage of the principals is at a level of detail sufficient to see major terrain features, towns and roads.
The "Big Island" of Hawaii, with its Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park, gets more detailed coverage, including insets of the town of Hilo and the park itself. Oahu, the most popular tourist destination, includes detailed coverage of Honolulu. The map sheet includes indices of the major towns and tourist attractions. There is a really handy inset showing time-distance factors between the island and between the islands and the mainland.
This is a large sheet, roughly 36 inches by 36 inches, probably a little clumsy to handle in the front seat of a car. It is probably not detailed enough for navigation by car or on foot away from the main roads, and definitely not for use at sea. It is made of untreated paper that is unlikely to survive close encounters with rain, spilled coffee, or pool water. It is however likely to be sufficient for planning a vacation in Hawaii and for driving directions on the main roads. It is recommended on that basis.