Places

Date: 1843 - 1939

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; Hall, Lance, 1899-1985; War Memorial Library (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/[ca.1843]/Acc.7915;7918;8370;8371;8372

Description: Cadastral map, with topographic features, of the Hutt River valley from an area north of the Stokes Valley bridge to the harbour. Includes the road which runs parallel to the river. High Street, Victoria Street, Railway Avenue, and Hutt Road are named. The settlements of Richmond, Aglionby and Britannia are named. Includes numbered sections with owners' names. Clifford, Molesworth, Taine, Park, Child, Alzdorf, Hanson, Stokes, Dr. Evans, Riddiford, Dr. Dorset, Swainson, Barton, Compton, Captain Daniell, Colonel Wakefield, Burcham, Bidwill. Several areas of native reserve are marked as are the sites of a pa, Hughes' House, Masons House, Boulcott's House, Molesworth Farm, Aglionby Arms, Queens Head Inn are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer Hand-written along bottom of sheet 5: Photostat of plan in Survey office, Wellington. L. Hall, 1939 Quantity: 1 map(s) on five sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale not given, 196.7 x 63 cm., sheets 64.1 x 45.2 cm. and smaller

Date: 1869

By: Field, Henry Claylands, 1825-1912

Reference: MapColl-832.41bj/1869/Acc.1185

Description: Copy of a topographic map of the area in the Murimotu District from the Kaiiwi River and the Ohura River across to Lake Taupo, the Kaimanawa Ranges and the Rangitikei River. Cut road lines, proposed lines and native tracks are referred to in a reference key. Some tracks are routes proposed by Mr. Hogg and Mr. Booth, also an old war track described by natives is marked. Plantations, mountain peaks, rivers and streams are named. Relief features are described. Major Marshall's and Birch's Station are marked. Handwritten note on bottom right of map: The lake and mountains are from Hochstetter's map corrected by the Auckland Trig Survey: the Wanganui River from Brewer's survey, and the Upper Turakina and Rangitikei from Swainson's map corrected by Monro's survey. Map published in: Copy of the report by the late Mr. H.C. Field on the discovery of Field's track, Wanganui, 1869. Shelf reference qMS-0726, Field Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:506 880], 60.5 x 38.7 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: 1899

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-832.11gmbd/1899/Acc.32,219

Description: Based on a published cadastral map with parishes of the Bay of Islands, hand-drawings show constructed roads which require maintenance or widening to avoid undue delays in delivery of goods when sea conditions are rough. Routes are marked as A to C - Okaihau to Waimate; A to D - Okaihau to Kerkeri; A to E - Okaihau to Haruru Falls; A to F - Okaihau to Kawakawa. Okaihau, Russell and Kawakawa are underlined in red and Ohaeawai, Waimate, Black Bridge and Opua are handwritten in red ink. An accompanying letter requests that this work be considered, includes estimates, and gives information about the colour coding of the roads. No reference key is given. Title supplied by cataloguer. Map and accompanying letter from the Dept. of Lands and Survey to the Waste Lands Committee, House of Representatives, both have 'Special Collections' inscribed in pencil. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, coloured, [scale indeterminable], 45.6 x 76.8 cm. Provenance: Map has the General Assembly Library stamp on bottom right edge.

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: 1852

By: Pinnager, T W, active 1852; Wellington Provincial Survey Office

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbd/1852/Acc.37636

Description: Surveying maps of roads in the Lower Hutt area, include some surveying annotations. Includes parts of two rivers, one of which is the Hutt River, both of which are un-named. Roads and sites of buildings are marked. The section of George Augustus Selwyn includes the site of a spired English church. A hedge, being the boundary line of Mr Hare, is marked. Signature underneath title: T.W. Pinnager, Sept. 1852 Notes on the original are: 41/11 Plan, Sept 1852. The stamp of Provincial Survey Office, Wellington is stamped on top right corner. Lower Hutt country sheet No. 2 is handwritten on top right corner C 17 is stamped above the title and 16 is stamped in the margin Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:1 584], 41 x 46.7 cm. on sheet 45.5 x 54.7 cm.

Date: 1887

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47981gmbd/1887/Acc.6374-5; 9729

Description: Two similar survey maps with cadastral information, of the proposed plan to continue the Takapu Road, Grenada North, near Tawa (Acc. 6374-5). Shows the survey plan of the road as it passes through section numbers 29, 28, 14, and part of 12. Also shows part of section 13 and 16. Property owner names on the map include Geo[rge] Thompson, Den[is] Ryan, Geo[rge] Davis, Crowe, Hall. The third map (Acc.9729) is untitled, smaller, yet contains the same information with additional survey figure annotations in pencil. Stamped on map: Survey Office, Wellington, 4378/1. Received 4.12.[18]88; examined 7.01.[18]89. Written in pencil on map under road: Country District sheet 2. Written in ink on map states map is referred to in the annexed memorial of the Wellington District Road Board. Map is signed Mssrs Wyles & Buck, Licensed surveyors L[an]d T[ransfer] Act, to Wellington 1887. Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, scale [1:2 376], 50.5 x 60.2 cm or smaller.

Date: 1886 - 1887

By: Wyles, Henry Foord, 1841-1893; Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/1886/Acc.6355

Description: Survey map of sections along the Wellington to Porirua road at Khandallah. The sum total of the acreages of the roads is included in a note. Part of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway is marked. Sections are numbered, include acreages and measurements. Adjacent sections include Native Reserves, also the names of Mrs. White and Mr. Izard. Surveying details include Kaiwhara East trig Statement of certification handwritten on bottom left of map is signed by H. Foord Wyles and E. W. Mills, and includes New Zealand stamp duty and the stamp of the Survey Office, Wellington Handwritten note on verso states: Khandallah Handwritten note on bottom left of map states: 10/76 Mrs White, Porirua Other Titles - Plan of subdivisions of Part Section numbers No. 1 & 2, Porirua District, 1886 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, scale [1:2 376], 50.7 x 50.7 cm.

Date: 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.45bf/[ca. 1890?]/Acc.28699

Description: Original survey plan showing topographical features including the Mangahao River and [Karearea Hill] area, block ten, part of the Woodville - Mangatainoka Block, Mangahao Survey District. Shows several road surveys, survey pegs, and lots 46-58, with acreage. Indicates 'Proposed school residence' and 'Totara Res[erve].' Annotations in ink pen have been aded to the map, for example survey peg marks have survey book page references added alongside them. Some pencil and ink annotations on map. Other Titles - Block 10 (ten) District Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and water colour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 43 x 47 cm.

Date: 1870

By: Swainson, George Frederick, 1829-1870

Reference: MapColl-832.41bj/1870/Acc.1191

Description: Relief map of the area from Wanganui to Ruapehu to Lake Taupo, the Kaimanawa ranges to the Rangitikei River. The route of the exploring company is marked from Major A. Marshall's to Lake Taupo including marked sites of their camps with dates. Mr. Birch's sheep track is marked. A note states that A to B is from sketch signed G.F.S. Note on catalogue card states: To accompany: Misc Mss. H8, Report on the practicability of constructing a road from Wanganui to Taupo, 1869. Misc MS H8 is written in pencil on top right of map. Note on bottom left states: Copy f7 Accompanied by a copy of a page from AJHR, 1870, A.-5, p.5. This page includes a report by George F. Swainson with proposals for a road. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colour wash on dressed linen. coloured, scale [1:253 440], 91 x 79.3 cm.

Date: 1800 - 1890

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36913

Description: Cadastral map depicting properties, some highlighted in brown and some pink, along the Wairoa River and westward, north of the Tauranga-Waihi Main Road, the total amount of land totalling over 900 acres. Also depicted is the Te Puna Parish, the Tauranga township and two warves, Greerton, Waikareao and Waimapu. Four properties of 50 acres each are coloured pink, five properties of between 50 and 317 acres are coloured brown. No distinction given as to which properties are Miss Henry's. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 30 x 33 cm.

Date: 1872 - 1905 - 1939

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

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/2-Acc.

Description: Three maps of New Zealand showing roads made and roads in the course of construction, shipping routes, railways and towns. Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale indeterminable. 91 x 135 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1800 - 1870

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16a/[n.d.]/Acc.36912

Description: Manuscript map from Tauranga Harbour, showing Greerton, south along the Waimapu Stream, south to Otane Wainuku, showing road (or track) from Noawato to Te Puke, and from the harbour to Te Puke, from Tauranga through Greerton and south to Noawato and onwards towards Rotorua and a road or track that extends from Greerton and runs parallel to the Waimapu Stream. Also depicts a forest reserve, heavy rimu area, and suggested tramway route from the route in Whakamapama north to the stream. Pencil annotation of 'Kaiwai' is crossed out and replaced with 'Whakamapama'. Extended Title - number Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, part coloured, on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 50 x 26 cm.

Date: 1870

By: Field, Henry Claylands, 1825-1912

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmbd/[ca.1870]/Acc.2781-2782

Description: Copy of a map of the proposed road from Murimotu to Wanganui following the Wangaehu, Mangawhero and Wanganui Rivers. Land blocks and settlements are named. Native tracks are marked, also the railway line at Wanganui. Believed to be surveyed by H.C. Field Quantity: 1 map(s) on 2 sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, linen backed, scale [1:63 360], 122 x 36.7 cm., sheets 76.2 x 36.7 cm.

Date: 1890 - 1940

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/[n.d.]/Acc.37527

Description: Topographic map of the route of the Burma Road. Kim Street is named. Level areas, slopes, tall trees, a grassed area, 2' bench, asphalt footpath and kerb are shown. Includes a directional sign to Johnsonville. The second map is a cross sectional plan of the Burma Road with distances and heights in feet. Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) includes one cross sectional map. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, scale [1:240], 37.5 x 32.4 cm.

Date: 1845

From: Statutory Branch. Head Office. Department of Lands and Survey :[Aperture cards of] maps and plans

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Blackburne, W, active 1845

Reference: MapColl-L&S-A11a

Description: Copy of manuscript map which shows land sections with owners' names and roads some of which are named. Quantity: 1 map(s) on 4 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [1: 3 168], copy at same size as original Provenance: Donated by Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, November 1982

Date: 1890 - 1899

By: Levin & Company Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4393bje/[189-?]/Acc.8152

Description: Plan of some suburban sections in part of Feilding, highlighting unsold sections on Kimbolton Road (numbers 119-129, each between 5-10 acres) and one nearby section of over 51 acres. Includes annotations of the new road off Kimbolton Road leading to the new bridge over the Kiwitea Stream, and the site of the old bridge. The new road cuts through the unsold sections 121-4. Map drawn on 'The Colonists Land and Loan Corporation, Limited' letterhead paper. Drawn partly on rice or tissue paper with letter-head `The Colonists' Land and Loan Corporation, Limited... Feilding 189-'. This is joined to a smaller piece of plain paper on which has a small part of the map drawing on it. Purple signature bottom right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on rice or tissue paper, linen backed, gauze covered front, scale indeterminable, 25.4 x 20.3 cm. Provenance: Donated by Levin & Co 1969

Date: 1884 - 1894

By: Wanganui County (N.Z.). County Council

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmbd/[1889]/Acc.36724

Description: Survey plan showing part of the eastern line of road, left bank of the Whanganui River, to be closed by the Wanganui County Council. Also shows a small portion of road previously closed, and the present number two line of road. The surrounding land owners and their property section numbers are shown (A.A. Sherriff, William Bamber). 'Traced and checked [by] A.B. 14/2/[18]96'. '98/42'. Sheet 1 is MapColl-832.41gmbd/[1889]/Acc.36724. The library does not hold sheet 2. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:2 376], 76.4 x 56.4 cm.

Date: 1896

By: Rochfort, James, 1840-1924

Reference: MapColl-832.3gmbd/[1896?]/Acc.13159

Description: Survey plan of the proposed road from Takapau to Orauwharo, across blocks 234 and 120. Includes measurements. Stamped 'Jas Rochfort, Napier, Civil Engineer & Surveyor'. Inscriptions: Bears stamp: `Jas Rochfort, Napier... ' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 20 x 60 cm.

Date: 1896

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmbd/1896/Acc.12600

Description: Survey map of Hauhau Road (now called Vinegar Hill Road), in Block 7, Ongo Survey District (near Hunterville), from Manganoho Road (now called State Highway 1) south-eastwards to the Rangitikei River. Numbered blocks of neighbouring land are identified (Block 7, lots 5, 5a, 8 & 9), with lot 5 belonging to A G & R K Simpson and 5a belonging to Weston. A small bridge is shown. Blue pencil annotation: 'Get out at Hunterville', 'About 2 1/2 miles N W of Hunterville'. Pencil annotation: 'A R MacKay'. 'From Plan 97/27'. 'Traced & checked ERW 14.2.[18]96'. Inset top left corner of the surveyed Hauhau and Manganoho Road intersection. Verso: 'Hauhau Road near Hunterville'. 'A.R. Mackay - Is the road formed?'. Title incorrectly identifies Block as no. 8 instead of no. 7. (See NZMS 13, WN 43 Ongo, 3rd ed (Wgtn: Land & Survey Department, 1953). Other Titles - Hauhau Other Titles - 7 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 47.4 x 44.6 cm.