esiemer, great stuff. I think Moku make the best map distinctions because there's many of them but not too many, whereas you can see how there are about two dozen ahupua'a on Oahu alone because of its population throughout time.

I'm due for a visit to UH library because I have a book waiting for ...

awesome natty dread, thanks for that link. i just got gimp.. used photoshop before but lost it with my old computer. there's alot of good resources on this site.

it looks like the hawaii map that guy was making was put on hold or something, and very localized to the big island so i'll make a draft ...

Right on. I've been studying Hawaiian history lately and I think the strategy inherent in conquering the islands, especially with the introduction of a few choice cannon and huge warships. I went to the Hawaiian collection today to check out the maps (UH) and I think they have some good base designs.

Awesome. I was hoping I wouldn't have to draw the islands by hand. I'm glad actual cartography is not required

Question: Is it acceptable to use old maps, like hundreds of years old that are now in the public domain? For example if I find a map on a university server that is free to the public, can I base a map on that, or use it as the template for adding my own textures and labels?

Hi I live in Hawaii and I'd love to help out. I was thinking about what a great map this could be.

One easy division would be counties. There's four: Kauai (including Niihau), Honolulu (just Oahu), Maui County (Maui, Molokai and Lanai) and Hawaii county (just the Big Island).

One thing I was ...