Military maps

Date: 1868 - 1871

Reference: MapColl-832hkm/1868-71/Acc.5976

Description: Map showing the East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Northern Hawkes Bay and just south of Taupo. Shows Te Kooti's approximate route, and direction (arrows on line) and his engagements with the Hauhau people. Stops at certain pa are dated, some added text (before photocopy) e.g. "Final escape to King Country", "Visit to Takangamutu". Key stops included Opape, Tologa Bay, Turanga, Whakatane, Rotorua, Te Pourere, Puketapu. The linking areas for all these points was the Urewera country. Te Kooti was a Rongowhakaata leader, military leader, prophet, religious founder, pursued by colonial forces, eventually took refuge in the King Country where Te Kooti remained until pardoned in 1883. Language - Place names Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:700,000], 26 x 34 cm

Date: 1860 - 1872

By: Sewell, R J, active 1860-1894

Reference: MapColl-832gmbd/ca.1865/Acc.1746

Description: Ink and pencil annotations on partly hand coloured map (incomplete - only part blue colour and some red for proposed roads). The pencil annotations add crosses (population) and accidental orange brush stroke indicate draft copy. Map is hand coloured to a key that reads: 'Lines of road proposed to be made - red. Local position of Military settlements - red circles. Lines of road to be made at a future period - brown. The crosses (black) represent the distribution of the Native Population approximately each cross representing about 100 souls.' The military settlements are most dense in the Wanganui, South Taranaki, New Plymouth, Waipa, Waikato and South Waikato districts and north of the Manawatu River. No such settlements are identified around Wellington, Auckland, Napier or the East Coast north of Mahia. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, card backed, with ink and pencil annotations, hand coloured (incomplete), scale indeterminable, 38 x 27 cm

Date: 1939 - 1944

From: Baker, Frederick (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1908-1958 :Maps related to the North African Campaign, World War, 1939-1945

By: Baker, Frederick, 1908-1958; Baker, Edna Mavis, 1909-1987; Baker, Francis Gordon Frederick, active 1989; Institut Geographique National (France). Annexe au Levant

Reference: MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39537

Description: Coverage of this topographic map is mainly of the countries of Syria and Lebanon. Boundaries are shown between parts of the countries of Palestine, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey. Roads, railways and pipelines are referred to in a key. See record for the World War II map folder at MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39541 Accompanied by a canvas and leather combined message case and map bag. See MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39542 Other Titles - Syria and Lebanon Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker was Commander of the 28th Battalion (Maori Battalion) when engaged in active service in North Africa Quantity: 1 map(s) accompanied by a set of chinagraph pencils attached to cardboard folder with wooden spine measuring 39.7 x 30 cm.. Physical Description: Printed map, coloured Provenance: Owned by Frederick Baker and donated by Gordon Baker, November 1989 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - from MS-Group-0079. Deed of gift at 10/11 dated 22 Nov 1989.

Date: 1939 - 1944

From: Baker, Frederick (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1908-1958 :Maps related to the North African Campaign, World War, 1939-1945

By: Baker, Frederick, 1908-1958; Baker, Edna Mavis, 1909-1987; Baker, Francis Gordon Frederick, active 1989

Reference: MapColl-f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39541

Description: This World War II map folder housed two transparent overlays numbered MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39539 which accompanies the El Hammam map, sheet 88/42., and a second transparent overlay numbered MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39540 which accompanies the map of El Alamein, sheet 5N. A map for El Daba and one of El Daba - El Alamein were folded to be carried in this folder Title assigned by cataloguer See record for transparent overlays at MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39539;39540 See record for El Hammam map at MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39524 See record for El Alamein map at MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39527 See record for El Daba - El Alamein map at MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39523 See record for El Daba map at MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39534 Accompanied by a canvas and leather combined message case and map bag. See MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39542 Lieutenant Frederick Baker was Commander of the 28th Battalion (Maori Battalion) when engaged in active service in North Africa Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) folder with set of chinagraph pencils. Physical Description: Cardboard map folder, wooden spine, metal hinges, bulldog clip, 39.8 x 30.5 cm. + 1 set of chinagraph pencils in leather case affixed to folder Provenance: Owned by Frederick Baker and donated by Gordon Baker, November 1989 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - from MS-Group-0079. Deed of gift at 10/11 dated 22 Nov 1989.

Date: 1942 - 1952

From: [Creator Unknown] :Topographic maps of Glenside and Tawa Flats, Waitakere, Kaimanawa Range, the Southern Portion of the Wellington City Battalion Home Guard area, with the Map Case and Epaulettes of P L B Williams, No. 4 Platoon, Wadestown Company, Home Guard; "B" (Thorndon) Company, City Battalion Head Quarters. 1942-1952

Reference: MapColl-f830hkm/1942-52/Acc.48998

Description: Hand-coloured diazo print of a topographic manuscript map of the Kaimanawa Range. Gives the locations of Desert Road and Roto Aira Road along with the location of rivers, swamps, lakes and camps. A grid on the top left provides a list of additions and corrections with associated dates and signatures. Waihohoru Hut, Boyd's Hut, Golden Hills Hut, Te Apunga Hut, and Peter's Hut are highlighted in red ink. Inscriptions: Signature P L B Williams located on the reverse side of the map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print,coloured, scale [1:63360] 54 x 74 cm

Date: 1860 - 1872

By: Sewell, R J, active 1860-1894

Reference: MapColl-832gmbd/[ca.1865]/Acc.1747

Description: Map is hand coloured and probably the manuscript to the later published editions. The key to the map (from later editions is) 'Lines of road proposed to be made - red. Local position of Military settlements - red circles. Lines of road to be made at a future period - brown. The crosses (black) represent the distribution of the Native Population approximately each cross representing about 100 souls.' However, this not written on this edition. The military settlements are most dense in the Wanganui, South Taranaki, New Plymouth, Waipa, Waikato and South Waikato districts and north of the Manawatu River. No such settlements are identified around Wellington, Auckland, Napier or the East Coast north of Mahia. Most populated areas are the East Cape, Whanganui River, Waikato district. Other Titles - Map of North Island of New Zealand, south of Kaipara harbour Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, card backed, hand coloured, scale indeterminable, 44 x 28.5 cm

Date: 1940 - 1941

By: New Zealand. Army. 2nd NZEF. 2nd Division; Egypt. Survey of Egypt; New Zealand. Parliamentary Library

Reference: MapColl-502hkcmm/1940-1/Acc.51166

Description: Map published by the Survey of Egypt 1934 (34/77) of the area west of Heliopolis, Cairo (not shown) and Maadi, annotated to show the areas allocated to units of the New Zealand Army Second Division for training. The New Zealanders were based at Maadi Camp, which is not shown. Also shows training areas north of the New Zealander's areas, allocated to the Egyptian Army, RAF M.E. School, M.E. School of Artillery, and M.E. R.A.C. training depot. At head of map: H.Q. Coy. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale 1:50 000, 80.5 x 102.8 cm.

Date: 1845

By: Warrington, H W V, active 1845; Great Britain. Public Record Office

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkm/1845/Acc.39289

Description: Topographic and military map from the New Zealand war of 1843 to 1847. Shows the road leading to Heke's Pa from Waka's Pa, three miles distant, along which the forces advanced. Rocket positions are marked, as is the position of the main body and reserves, also the position of the storming party. Numbers of men in each party are recorded. The valley of the charge on Kawiti is marked and the place where Kawiti first appeared is noted. Some topographic features are described. Pencilled note on top left: H.W.V. Warrington. [Another sketch of the attack on the Pah of John Heke]. Copy of original in 'Maps from Colonial & War Office Papers pertaining to New Zealand'. Note on original on bottom right: M.P.I. 59 Stamp on bottom edge of map: Public Record Office M.P.I. 59. 25137. With copyright note Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 32.8 x 53.4 cm. on sheet 50.9 x 68.2 cm.

Date: 1800 - 1900

By: Walker, G W, active 1800s

Reference: MapColl-832hkc/[18-?]/Acc.409

Description: Map shows sketch of North Island in 1800's, and areas of population of Maori 'fighting' men. For example, Ko te Mahia 3400, Taranaki 2000, Rotorua 2000, Waikato district 6000, Paihia 4000. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, scale [ca. 1:147,000], 55 x 43 cm.

Date: 1865 - 1869

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/3/2-Acc.37791

Description: Shows Wairoa River, Mangaone River, Mohaka River. Identifies final engagement with Te Kooti 14/2/72. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey waxed linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 46 x 38 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1914 - 1918

By: Melvill, Charles William, 1878-1925

Reference: MapColl-Collection-Melvill

Description: Published trench and topographic maps, many with ms annotations showing parts of France and Belgium during the 1st World War. Annotations relate to activities of the New Zealand Division including those relating to Bapaume, Canal du Nord, the Hindenburg Line and Le Quesnoy. Other maps show lower Egypt, London and parts of England and Scotland. There are several hand-drawn sketches of parts of Bapaume. Typewritten list of maps from collection is held Major-General Melvill, CC, CMG, DSO, was GSO, NZ forces at Gallipoli, CO, 1st NZ Infantry Brigade until 1919 and became GOC NZ military forces in 1924. Quantity: 43 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs some with pencil and ink additions Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Melvill, Charles William, 1878-1925 :Papers - MS-Papers-0244 - transferred to Cartographic section from Manuscripts and Archives section in 1976.

Date: 1939 - 1945

By: Great Britain. War Office

Reference: MapColl-521a/[1939-]/Acc.28688

Description: Parachute map of the area from the Gulf of Sidra in Libya, to Port Said in Egypt. Also includes Crete and its position in the Mediterranean Sea, while the location of Cyprus is not shown. Red overprinting of roads suitable for motor traffic and green overprinting of the border between Libya and Egypt are referred to in a key. Overprinting of K1 and K1 / K2 on top and bottom of the map refers to locality maps in a key This map was compiled and printed by the War Office in Great Britain for use in campaigns Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on printed silk, coloured, scale 1:1 657 000, 38.9 x 49.5 cm., sheet 45.2 x 55 cm. Provenance: Donated, source unknown

Date: 1939 - 1944

From: Baker, Frederick (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1908-1958 :Maps related to the North African Campaign, World War, 1939-1945

By: Baker, Frederick, 1908-1958; Baker, Edna Mavis, 1909-1987; Baker, Francis Gordon Frederick, active 1989; South Africa. Army. Engineer Corps. 46 Survey Company; Great Britain. Army. Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. 512 Field Survey Company

Reference: MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39526

Description: A base map of the area south of El Alamein which includes Lake Maghra has pencilled annotations of positions and a route possibly taken by the 28 Maori Battalion on 7th. and 8th. July 1942. Coverage of this topographic map is of the area beginning 25 kms. south of El Alamein at the trig point Alam Nayil, south to the El Taqa Plateau and to the wadi called Hatiyet Labraq Sabakha and across to Lake Maghra. No sealed roads cross this area but numerous motor tracks are marked, as are a few camel tracks, wadis and a pipeline referred to in a key. Includes contours. Topographic features are described in English. The 'Purple' and 'Red' grids are referred to, and instructions are given to work out grid references. Includes map index to adjoining sheets and an incomplete reliability diagram. Other Titles - 1:100 000 Egypt, Western Desert, sheet 5.S., Maghra Other Titles - Egypt 1:100 000 Western Desert Other Titles - 1:50 000 Matruh - Daba and Daba Alexandria series Stamped centre top of map: Not to be published Statement of responsibility printed on bottom right of map states: Compiled and reproduced by 46 Survey Company, S.A.E.C. August 1942 from 1:50 000 Matruh - Daba & Daba Alexandria series dated 1941. Printed by the 512 Fd. Survey Coy., R.E.M.E., September 1942 Printed on bottom right of map: This sheet is gridded with the 'Purple Grid' based on Long. 27 (degrees) E. Brown co-ordinate numbers (based on Long. 31 [degrees] E.) in margins are only to be used if required in conjunction with adjoining sheets to east which are gridded with 'Red Grid' based on Long. 31 [degrees] E. Printed on bottom left: M.D.R. [Middle East Drawing and Reproduction] 466/2047 See record for the World War II map folder at MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39541 Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker was Commander of the 28th Battalion (Maori Battalion) when engaged in active service in North Africa Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, coloured, scale 1:100 000, 42.3 x 48.3 cm., sheet 83.7 x 61 cm. Provenance: Owned by Frederick Baker and donated by Gordon Baker, November 1989 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - from MS-Group-0079. Deed of gift at 10/11 dated 22 Nov 1989 - Accompanied by a canvas and leather combined message case and map bag. See MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39542.

Date: 1939 - 1944

From: Baker, Frederick (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1908-1958 :Maps related to the North African Campaign, World War, 1939-1945

By: Baker, Frederick, 1908-1958; Baker, Edna Mavis, 1909-1987; Baker, Francis Gordon Frederick, active 1989; South Africa. Army. Engineer Corps. Survey Company; South Africa. Army. Engineer Corps. 46 Survey Company; Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers. 514 Field Survey Company

Reference: MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39520

Description: A base map of the the El Taqa area, south-west of El Alamein, has overprinting of Eighth Army artillery positions and defences and detailed notes refer to these. Military conventional signs are referred to in key on the reverse pf the map. Minefields are prominently marked. The terrain is described in English and a note states that the terrain is traversable by mechanical vehicles except where soft surfaces and steep slopes are marked. Coverage of this map is from the area north of the mountain Gebel Sanhur to Quyburet 'Awaila and Hatiyet el Taiha. The 'Purple' grid is referred to, and instructions are given to work out grid references. Includes map index to adjoining sheets and a glossary of names of features in romanised Arabic translated into English. Stamped centre left of map: Not to be published Printed at centre right of map: This sheet is gridded with 'Purple Grid' based on Long 27 [degrees] E. Printed at top left of map: This supersedes defences overprint dated 23 Sept. 1942 Printed on bottom left: M.D.R. [Middle East Drawing and Reproduction] 518/153 2734 Printed at bottom left: Defences positioned by Det. 514 Fd. Svy. Coy R.E. See record for the World War II map folder at MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39541 Accompanied by a canvas and leather combined message case and map bag. See MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39542 Other Titles - 1:50 000 Daba - Alexandria Other Titles - Daba Alexandria 1:50 000 series, sheet 4 El Taqa. Defences overprint 16 Oct 1942 Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker was Commander of the 28th Battalion (Maori Battalion) when engaged in active service in North Africa Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, coloured, scale 1:50 000, 42 x 43 cm., sheet 62.3 x 49.5 cm. Provenance: Owned by Frederick Baker and donated by Gordon Baker, November 1989 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - from MS-Group-0079. Deed of gift at 10/11 dated 22 Nov 1989.

Date: 1877 - 1914

From: Melvill, Charles William, 1878-1925 :Maps from papers

By: Melvill, Charles William, 1878-1925

Reference: MapColl-240hkm/1914-18/Acc.53459

Description: Pencil annotations on base map of Roumania [Rumania] and western Russia.Base map shows location of probably Russian forces. Pencil notes possibly by Melvill himself: "Notice depth of 8th corps. Nearly 70 miles. When ? to turn the tail closed up to the ?. 11 corps closed up to Komrat & Koubei forced A.G. 7.C formed flank guard. 8.12 closed up & marched down main roads & fought? main body. 9 C. found? General? Resern - Army had to advance between Carpathian Mountains & Danube. Base map: 1877 [map of a battle front in Russo-Turkish war 1877-8]. Drawing Office, Staff College, [U.K.], 1914. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on photolithograph, scale [ca. 1:1,900,800], 37 x 32 cm

Date: 1987 - 1996

From: Cobeldick, Trevor Murray, 1946-: Collected papers and photographs

By: Canterbury Regional Council; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information. Land Data Services -

Reference: MapColl-834.48dg/[ca.1987-96]/Acc.39859

Description: A base topographic map of part of the Mackenzie District has been used to show the perimiter of the Tekapo Military Training Area which is outlined and an adjacent area cross-hatched. The legend partly explains the area as 'Defence purposes, Tekapo Military Training Area, Airspace controls'. Both military areas lie between lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Title supplied by cataloguer Possibly from Canterbury Regional Council. See MapColl-834.48dg/[ca.1987-96]/Acc.39858 Title of base map: Resource Management Act 1991. Mackenzie District Council. Requirement of Ministry of Defence under Section 181 , Tekapo military training area. Produced by Land Data Services, Department of Survey & Land Information, Christchurch Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, coloured, scale indeterminable, 57 x 79.3 cm. Provenance: Donated by Trevor Cobeldick, Wellington, 2002

Date: 1939 - 1944

From: Baker, Frederick (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1908-1958 :Maps related to the North African Campaign, World War, 1939-1945

By: Baker, Frederick, 1908-1958; Baker, Edna Mavis, 1909-1987; Baker, Francis Gordon Frederick, active 1989; Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers. 514 Field Survey Company; Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers. 512 Field Survey Company

Reference: MapColl-502hkm/1939-/Acc.39530

Description: Coverage of this topographic map is of the area to the west of the mountain called Gebel Shaquaqa, a plateau with steep cliffs on the northern side. Wadis and other dry water courses are named. The road from Matruh to Sidi Haneish is overprinted in brown, and alongside it is marked the railway with telephone line. Tracks are marked, including one to Qattara and a railway shown is under construction. Wells and cisterns are marked and referred to in a key, as are numerous landmarks. Topographic features are described. Includes contours. A glossary is provided to explain the many romanised Arabic names. Includes an index to adjoining sheets. Stamped centre top of map: Not to be published Stamped on top of map: This sheet is gridded with 'purple' grid based on Long. 27 (degrees) E Statement of responsibility at bottom left of map states: Reproduced from 1:25 000 Egyptian maps dated 1939 by 512 (A. Fd. Svy.) Coy., R.E., revised on the ground June 1941, by 514 (Corps Fd,. Svy.) Coy., R.E. ; reprinted with revision, July 1941, by 512 (A.Fd. Svy.) Coy., R.E. Accompanied by a canvas and leather combined message case and map bag. See MapColl--f502hkm/1939-/Acc.39542 Other Titles - 1:25 000 Matruh area Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker was Commander of the 28th Battalion (Maori Battalion) when engaged on active service in North Africa Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on printed map, linen backed, coloured, scale 1:25 000, 40 x 59.6 cm., sheet 55.4 x 81 cm. Provenance: Owned by Frederick Baker and donated by Gordon Baker, November 1989 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - from MS-Group-0079. Deed of gift at 10/11 dated 22 Nov 1989.

Date: 1863

Reference: MapColl-832.2hkm/1863/Acc.6648

Description: Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s).

Date: 1846

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/3-Acc.37740

Description: Identifies military operations in Wellington showing roads and route of troops, including route of HMS Driver. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on greaseproof paper. Scale indeterminable. 36.5 x 24.2 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1845-1846

From: Rogers, Lawrence Moter (Rev), 1898-1984 : Research papers relating to the Williams family

Reference: AI-85-049

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)