"Hawaiian Government Survey, W. D. Alexander, Surveyor General. Oahu Hawaiian Islands", Hawaii Territorial Surveys

This large, detailed, and striking chromolithographic map shows the Crown lands reserved by Kamehameha III (in yellow), "which have been transferred by descent, conveyance and legislation to be a part of the public domain," with the same boundaries that were designated in the division of 1848. Government lands are shown in green with land grants and awards numbered by area. Topography is shown by hachure with towns and roads named. Made under the direction of W.D. Alexander, the founder of the Hawaiian Government Survey, and drawn by C. J. Lyons.

References: Rumsey #3434. Rumsey #3434

Condition: B

Issued folding, now pressed with some toning along folds.