Cartoon Map of Hollywood (1928)

A fun look at movies and the stars at the dawn of the Golden Age

Peter Pappas

Jul 11, 2023

Harrison Godwin (1899 – 1984) was an American cartoonist and map illustrator active in California during the first half of the 20th century.

Here’s Godwin’s humorous take on Hollywood. It features a history of Hollywood that starts in upper left and proceeds around the perimeter. Within the map are location of landmarks, notable events and famous film stars of the era.

Another great map by Harrison Godwin

See the Spanish Americas (1928)

Peter Pappas

Mar 7

1928 pictorial map by Harrison Godwin promoting the routes of the Panama Mail Steam Ship Company. In Godwin's classic style, the map humorously covers North American from New York and San Francisco south to Colombia, including all of Central America, Mexico, and Cuba.

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Author: Harrison Godwin

Date: 1928

Short Title: Map of Hollywood.

Publisher: Fred Godwin, Hollywood Athletic Club

Publisher Location: Los Angeles

Archive: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: 10004.000