Printable Blank Map of Hawaii with Counties
Capturing the volcanic island chain across 1,500 nautical miles of the central Pacific Ocean, this blank vector map of Hawaii displays all 5 counties spanning the 8 major islands. Rendered in NAD83 Hawaii Zone 3 (EPSG:26963), it preserves conformal angles and scale across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii (the Big Island).
About this Blank Map of Hawaii
This printable blank map represents Hawaii on the authentic NAD83 (2011) / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 6 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Counties Boundaries, Centroid Labels, Capital City Marker (Honolulu), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Hawaii | US State |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 5 Counties | Verified Topological Polygon Mesh |
| Primary Capital City | Honolulu | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | NAD83 HAWAII ZONE 3 | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | NAD83 (2011) / WGS84 | NOAA NGS / EPSG:26963 (State Plane Coordinate System) |
Hawaii Counties at a Glance
- Counties
- 5
- Capital
- Honolulu
- Population (2020)
- 1,455,274
- Land area
- 6,423 sq mi
Most populous counties
- Honolulu County (Honolulu): 1,016,507 people, 69.8% of the state
- Hawaii County (Hilo): 200,635 people, 13.8% of the state
- Maui County (Wailuku): 164,756 people, 11.3% of the state
- Kauai County (Līhuʻe): 73,296 people, 5.0% of the state
- Kalawao County (Kalawao): 80 people, 0.0% of the state
Largest counties by land area
- Hawaii County (Hilo): 4,028.4 sq mi
- Maui County (Wailuku): 1,161.5 sq mi
- Kauai County (Līhuʻe): 619.9 sq mi
- Honolulu County (Honolulu): 600.6 sq mi
- Kalawao County (Kalawao): 12 sq mi
Figures: US Census Bureau 2020 Census populations and Gazetteer land areas. The full sortable list with seats and FIPS codes is on the Hawaii county map & list page.
Geography Notes: Hawaii
Hawaii Zone 3 Conformal Geodesy & Island Archipelagos
The Hawaii State Plane system divides the volcanic chain into five conformal zones aligned to each island group.
Zone 3 covers the central islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe, maintaining minimal distortion along the trade-wind-swept channels.
Because the Hawaiian Ridge extends northwest across Pacific tectonic plates, local conformal projections preserve steep volcanic slopes from sea level to 13,803 feet atop Mauna Kea.
Conformal projection mathematics preserve true coastal indentations and harbor channels from Honolulu Harbor to Hilo Bay.
Five Counties & Zero Incorporated Municipalities
Hawaii operates a unique two-tier governance model with zero municipal city governments below the county level.
The City and County of Honolulu encompasses the entire island of Oahu and the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands stretching to Kure Atoll.
Kalawao County on the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai covers just 12 square miles and houses only 82 residents, administered by the State Department of Health as an administrative leper settlement memorial.
Hawaii County encompasses the entire Big Island (4,028 sq mi), comprising nearly two-thirds of the state's total landmass.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Hawaii
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Hawaii:
Hawaiian Island & County Alignment Lab
Objective: Correlate the 8 main volcanic islands with Hawaii's 5 statutory counties.
Materials: Printed blank map of Hawaii, fine-tip markers, Hawaiian physical atlas.
- Label the 8 main islands: Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii (Big Island).
- Identify which islands belong to Maui County (Maui, Molokai except Kalaupapa, Lanai, Kahoolawe).
- Outline the tiny enclave of Kalawao County on the northern coast of Molokai.
Volcanic Hotspot & Elevation Profile Lab
Objective: Analyze how the Hawaiian mantle hotspot created progressively older islands to the northwest.
Materials: Printed Hawaii island map, colored pencils.
- Draw arrows showing the Pacific Plate moving northwest over the stationary Hawaiian mantle hotspot.
- Label active shield volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea on Hawaii County.
- Locate Honolulu as the state capital and explain why over 70% of Hawaii's residents reside in Honolulu County on Oahu.
The 6 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 6 synchronized variations of Hawaii from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Hawaii. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Subdivisions (5 Counties)
Displays the exterior boundary plus internal administrative borders for all 5 counties. Each subdivision possesses a unique SVG element ID for direct styling and choropleth shading in vector editors.
3. Labeled with True Centroids
Features authentic typographic labels positioned at each administrative territory's mathematical center of mass. Perfect as a master grading answer key or self-study reference sheet.
4. Adjacent-Contrast Color Fill
Filled using an adjacency-contrast pastel palette so neighboring jurisdictions never blend together. Excellent for tactile visual discrimination and regional geography units.
5. With Capital City (Honolulu)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Honolulu using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
6. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
Tools to Use With This Map
- Interactive US county mapZoom into county lines on a live map.
- What county am I in?Find your county from your device location.
- True size comparisonDrag Hawaii over other places to compare real areas.
- Map area calculatorDraw a shape and measure its area on the WGS84 ellipsoid.
- Color a mapShade regions online and download your own map.
Hawaii County Map & Full List
See 2020 Census populations, seats, land areas and FIPS codes for every county in Hawaii, with an on-page map and CSV export.
Need Definitions for Map Projections, SVG Vectors, or Centroids?
Explore our centralized Cartography Glossary for detailed definitions of national and global geodetic datums, equal-area vs. conformal projections, TopoJSON topological arcs, and choropleth classification standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
Why does Hawaii have only 5 counties?▼
The Territory of Hawaii established counties in 1905 to correspond with traditional royal island districts (moku). There are no independent municipal city governments.
What is Kalawao County and why is it so small?▼
Kalawao County (12 sq mi) is an isolated peninsula on Molokai established as a historic Hansen’s disease (leprosy) settlement. It is the smallest county in the US by population (82 residents) and has no local police or judicial courts.
What is the largest county by land area in Hawaii?▼
Hawaii County, which encompasses the entire Big Island of Hawaii, covers 4,028 square miles of land area.