Places

Date: 1876

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

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1876/Acc.6344

Description: Map with some survey markings of Ohau, Manawatu Kukutauaki no 4F, Waikawa, Waikawa River and Huritini. Shows an unnamed Crown grant near Takapu o kai Ngarara. Southernmost points on map are Waitohu government trig and Pukehou. Shows the site of Te Rauparaha's Pa adjoining the Waikawa River, and a pa on the Ohau River. Stamped 'Buck collection' on verso. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 108.6 x 75.4 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: 1872

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

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1872/Acc.6364

Description: Topographic map of 2559 acres of the Taupo Swamp includes part of the coastline and the land behind. Adjoining areas are marked as Crown Land, Motuhara and Haukopua East, both of which were surveyed by Wyles and Buck. An area has been pencilled as Native Reserve. Streams are marked, Taupo and Hokiku Creeks are named. Bearings have been checked, some added, while discrepancies have been noted. The Motuhara Plan is referred to in connection with boundaries. Note adjacent to title states: S.O.W. 509 [Survey of Wellington 509] Numerous statements of certification include the signatures and names of the following: W.S. Buck, I Rogan, Mr. Jackson, Mr Kensington for Inspector of Surveys, Mr Dickey, Percy Frasi. Number at bottom right of map: 3134 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, 100.3 x 67.2 cm.

Date: 1873

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

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1873/Acc.10333

Description: Survey map of Hakeri no. 6F (corrected in pencil to no. 4F), Waikawa showing the property claimed by James and Robert Ranfield as 361-2-0 acres (corrected in red ink to 363-2-0 acres). Distinguishable features of the property include the sea in the west, the Waikawa River, Hakeri, the Okaka swamp, Ngata Rata stream and Pukahu. Original title: 'Hakeri no. 6F ...' changed by pencil annotation. Several manuscript corrections to map, as per note on map 'NB: BF corrected in terms with Wairawa surveys - WIB'. Several of the survey measurements have been corrected in red ink. Several pencil markings of calculations. Other Titles - Hakeri no. 6F ... Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, scale [1:7 920], 69.3 x 53.1 cm.

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-v832.43gbbd/[1876]/Acc.6345 - Caravan Drawer 7

Description: Survey map of Maori land blocks in the Otaki district, from the Waitohu Trig southwards to the Hinetua and Pahiku blocks, east to the Kaingaraki no. 1 & 3 and Kohatu a Humai blocks, and west to the Ferry Hotel. The major focus of the map is the identification of 42 named rural Maori land blocks in the vicinity of the township. Land within the township itself is depicted as sections. Dennan's peg is marked in the Urukaraka block. Two areas are labelled "surveyed by Swainson" and "surveyed by Hughes", and another area is marked "Crown grant to Matene". The main road, tracks, streams and the course of the Otaki riverbed (not named) are shown. Similar to map IRN 1148858, but slightly less detail. Scale probably 5 chains to the inch. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on linen, scale indeterminable, 144.5 x 109 cm.

Date: 1870

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/1870/Acc.6417

Description: Map of one section of land bordered by Titai [i.e. Titahi] Bay and the Titai [i.e. Titahi] Creek which runs parallel to the coastline. Adjacent land is noted as in the occupation of Major Edwards and D. Richards. A fenceline is marked. Includes the high tide mark. Pencilled annotations are surveying details. A site of a building is marked adjacent to the coast in Major Edwards' property Other Titles - Plan of land at Titahi Bay, the property of George Thoms Inscriptions: mat verso - Titai Bay - G. Thoms surveyor 1870, Sept. 1870 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, scale [1:1 584], 68 x 38.5 cm

Date: 1869 - 1914

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

Reference: MapColl-832.4798gbbd/1869/Acc.10349

Description: Surveyed cadastral map showing land blocks in Upper Hutt, section 199, part 64 and 65, along part of the Hutt River. Sections show acreage (between 18 and 94), and property owners are written on sections: A G Tollemache, R Park, J Kelham, D Lewis, Robinson. 'Crown grant' is written beside the acreage of the properties of Tollemache, Kelham and Lewis. Includes several pencil annotations of survey measurements and calculations. A second, very small, sketchmap, drawn in pencil, includes a note that it was commissioned as an acreage survey for Mr Cook, part of Mrs Ray Johnson's property, Hutt Main Road, Petone, January 1914. Includes several survey calculations, and appears to be a preparatory sketch only. On the reverse of the map are several survey measurements and calculations, and lines, and no title or text. Copy of inset filed at MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1914/Acc.37635 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, part coloured, scale [1:3 960], 83.5 x 67.8 cm.

Date: 1872

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

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1872/Acc.6402

Description: Topographic map of 2559 acres of the Taupo Swamp includes part of the coastline and the land behind. Adjoining areas are marked as Crown Land, Motuhara and Haukopua East, both of which were surveyed by Wyles and Buck. Streams are marked, Taupo and Hokiku Creeks are named. Handwritten note on map states: Produced before the Court at Gisborne this 11th day of August 1875 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on linen, card backed and covered with mylar, coloured, scale [1:7 920], 89.5 x 66 cm. on backing 94.4 x 68.9 cm.

Date: 1880

By: Tronson, Fairlie Harold active 1883; Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47a/1880/Acc.12466

Description: Topographic and cadastral map, with some survey information, of Kapiti Island showing six subdivisions. These are named as Waiorua - Kapiti No. 5, Rangatira - Kapiti No. 4, Kapiti No 4a, Kaiwharawhara - Kapiti No. 3 - 375 [acres], Maraetakororo - Kapiti No. 2 - 757 [acres], Te Mengi - Kapiti No. 1 - 34.1.9 [acres], Grant to Mr A. Brown - Special Grant No. 10 - 617 [acres]. A public reserve is marked in the Rangatira section with an added note - The Kapiti Island Public Reserve Act, 1897 Kapiti Island includes numerous Maori placenames and named streams. Pa sites and former Maori settlements are marked, as are whaling stations and a cavern, formerly a burial ground. Fields and sites of mutton birds are marked Tokumapuna Island, 1.2.21 [acres] includes the site of the main whaling station and named rocks. Motungarara Island, 3.2.0 [acres] includes the site of a former whaling station Tahoramaurea Island, 3.3.21 [acres] includes the site of Mayhew's store Stamps on bottom right corner: O.C. WD 484 Handwritten note on bottom left states: Mounted: St.J.C. Feb 1935 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostatic copy, scale [1:15 840], 44.5 x 44.1 cm.

Date: 1870

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

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1870/Acc.10336

Description: Cadastral map showing section numbers 55 and 56, owned by Mr Camm and Mr James Mitchell, respectively. The survey shows the present line of border fence, and the proper line of the border fence, which favours the size of section 56. Shows part of the Wellington to Wanganui road. Includes colour code note. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on paper, linen backed, 29 x 65 cm.

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-v832.43gbbd/1876/Acc.6347 - Caravan Drawer 7

Description: Survey map of Maori land blocks in the Otaki district, from the Waitohu Trig southwards to the Hinetua and Pahiku blocks, east to the Kaingaraki no. 1 & 3 and Kohatu a Humai blocks, and west to the Ferry Hotel. The major focus of the map is the identification of 42 named rural Maori land blocks in the vicinity of the township. Land within the township itself is depicted as sections. Dennan's peg is marked in the Urukaraka block. Two areas are labelled "surveyed by Swainson" and "surveyed by Hughes", and another area is marked "Crown grant to Matene". The main road, tracks, streams and the course of the Otaki riverbed are identified. "Scale 5 chains to the inch" Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on linen, scale [1:3 960], 129 x 108.5 cm.

Date: 1889

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.43931gbbd/[1889?]/Acc.22966

Description: Cadastral map of Foxton with numbered sections, and those in Block VIII include acreages. Block V is named 'The children of T.V. Cook'. A reserve for Government buildings and a Government reserve are named. Roads are unnamed with the exception of Motua Road, and the line of a tramway to the Government Jetty on the Manawatu River is marked. Sites of the cemetery, courthouse, Presbyterian Church, Adelaide Hotel, post office and the wharf are marked. An enlarged plan of the Government reserve, for public buildings shows the line of the tramway and a small section adjoining is marked Telegraph. Handwritten note centre right states: Survey office fee 2/6 Handwritten in pencil on verso: Foxton Note on cataloguing card attributes this map to Wyles and Buck, surveyors Title supplied by cataloguer from cataloguing card Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:3 168], 38.9 x 37.5 cm.

Date: 1890

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

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1890/Acc.6368-9

Description: Survey map with cadastral information, of part sections 8 and 9, adjacent to the southern side of the old course of the Ngauranga River, Harbour District, and the Wellington-Hutt railway. In total, four land blocks, and five smaller sections are shown, surveyed, and stating acreage. Includes some survey annotations in pencil. Second map, MapColl-832.47gbbd/1890/Acc.6369 is similar with slightly different annotations. Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [ca. 1:1 584], 66 x 51 cm.

Date: 1873

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

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1873/Acc.10334

Description: Survey map of Waikawa, Otaki, from the sea, southwards to Waitohu government trig, westwards to Pukehou government trig and Hanawera, and northwards of the Waikawa River to an unnamed pa site near Okau. Depicts Te Rauparaha's Pa (68 acres) next to the Waikawa River, Te Kotai (13 acres), and three Crown land grants - Huritini (1024 acres) to Manahi, an unspecified grant to Rawiri Wanui, as well as Hakeri No. 6F, granted to J and R Ransfield. Several Maori place names are shown, including Wakahoro and Ketemaringi. Contains several pencil annotations regarding numerical survey detail, including a circumference of figures around an unnamed point near Te Motu peak. Includes a reference chart of 191 lines with bearings and distances. Note on map 'I certify ... Buck - S I N L Act, Wellington 1873 transmitted to the Chief Surveyor of the Province of Wellington ... 1874, Wyles & Buck' top left hand corner. 'Ketemaringi' written in pencil on map. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 69.8 x 102.2 cm.

Date: 1886

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

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9420

Description: Cadastral map of the Pito-one Town Board district, showing sections 1-8 and 79, street layout, property boundaries, numbered residential sections, dwellings, railways, businesses and cemeteries. The town is bounded by sections 19, 78, 16, 17, 9 and 10 and a Native (Maori) reserve. The area west of the Wellington - Napier railway is shaded as hill country. The map includes a large Public Works Department, the Pito-one Station, brewery, timber yard, the Gear Company Works and wharf, Marine Retreat Hotel, woollen factory, schools, Wainuiomata waterworks main, Waltonville, the Working Men's Club, Oddfellows Hall, churches, and two Maori cemeteries (urupa) along the esplanade. Names on the map include: Te Ahi Parara, Te Upoko o te Poaka, Mr Tyer, Mr Kelly (shoemaker), Matene Tauwhare, Mr Reston, Mr Manning, Mr Ridler, Mr Chapman, Dr Hector, and Mr E Barber. This map is an annotated manuscript copy and is uncompleted. See also the completed version, shelved at MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9419. Other Titles - Plan of Pito-one Town Board district [ms map]. Compiled from official sources by Messrs Wyles & Buck, civil engineers, Wellington, 1886. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, watercolour and pencil on paper, linen backed, scale [1:3 960], 55.5 x 96 cm.

Date: 1872

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

Reference: MapColl-832.4395enc/1872/Acc.9766

Description: Map of the Telegraph Hotel, Otaki, next to the telegraph office, shown as situated on the corner of an unnamed intersection. The diagram shows the hotel property as comprising four buildings, the hotel itself and three smaller buildings (of varying sizes). The plan states the property is owned by Mr F. Martin. The hotel section and land behind it is highlighted pink. Contains a pencil annotated drawing of the two-storeyed hotel, a cottage beside it and cottages behind it. 'Messers Wyles & Buck Licensed surveyors Wellington 1872'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 72.4 x 69 cm.

Date: 1879

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

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/1879/Acc.10346

Description: A surveyed, cadastral map of part section number 25, Lower Hutt, bounded by the intersection of Waiwhetu Road and the old Main Road from Wellington to Wairarapa. The highlighted part section is over 15 perches and built on it is a bank and a small dwelling. It is bounded by property owned by R Cleland (including a store) and H Brandt. The Whitewood's Hotel is opposite. An unsigned handwritten note of length on the map states that the intention is to bring the section boundaries under the provision of the Land Transfer Act, 1870. Includes numerical annotations in pencil. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, 52 x 51 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1885/Acc.6391

Description: Survey map of land belonging to Maori near the Pito-one (Petone) railway station, Lower Hutt City, 1885. Shows land blocks belonging to Komene Paipa, Ngapaki, Hapurona Hamama, Oriwia Atiraukawa, adjoining the Petone station. Note on reverse of map states that the land was taken by the railway. Also shows several pencil annotations including the site of a brewery, a Maori cemetery (urupa), buildings, the Station, and several survey calculations. Other Titles - [Pito-one Station, Taari Waitara & Others, division & land taken by railway]. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 68.7 x 101.8 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1885/Acc.9693

Description: Surveyed, cadastral map of Stokes Valley, Wellington, 1885, showing numbered sections with acreage, Belmont Survey District. Sections include 67, 72, 73, 74, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and are bounded by sections 56-63. Includes many survey calculation annotations in pencil. Shows a public road and includes several pencil references to C Russell. Reference to Rimutaka Survey District on map (in pencil). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 67 x 52 cm.

Date: 1886

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

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9419

Description: Cadastral map of the Pito-one Town Board, showing sections 1-8 and 79, street layout, property boundaries, numbered residential sections, dwellings, railways, businesses and cemeteries. The town is divided into the west and north east wards, and is bounded by sections 19, 78 (Te Raho Kapawai), 16, 17, 9 and 10 and the Maungaraki Native (Maori) reserve. The map includes a large Public Works Department, the Pito-one Station, a brewery, timber yard, the Gear Company Works and wharf, Marine Retreat Hotel, woollen factory, schools, Wainuiomata waterworks main, Waltonville, the Working Men's Club, Oddfellows Hall, churches, and two Maori cemeteries (urupa) along the esplanade. Names on the map include: Te Ahi Parara, Te Upoko o te Poaka, Mr Tyer, Mr Kelly (shoemaker), Matene Tauwhare, Mr Reston, Mr Manning, Mr Ridler, Mr Chapman, Dr Hector and Mr E Barber. See also similar uncompleted map shelved at MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1886/Acc.9420 Other Titles - Plan of Pito-one Town Board [ms map]. Compiled and drawn from official sources by Wyles & Buck, civil engineers, Wellington, 1886. Inscriptions: Stamped Petone Working Men's Club and Literary Insitute. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 68.5 x 89.8 cm.