Places

Date: 1923 - 1925

By: Jones, C B, active 1963

Reference: MapColl-832aj/1925/Acc.10046

Description: Drawn on published map. Shows hydrographic corrections at Manukau Harbour, entrance to Auckland Harbour, Rodney Point, Ohena Island and Whangarei Harbour between 1923 and 1925. Base map: Capt. W Pudsey Dawson. 'New Zealand North Island - East and West Coasts. Sheet II. Maunganui Bluff to Manakau Harbour and Tutukaha Harbour to Mayor Island including Hauraki Gulf'. [Chart no.] 2543. (London: The Admiralty, 1919) Inscriptions: Recto - Port of London Chart Correction Bureau (1920 and 1921) Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, hand coloured annotations, scale indeterminable, 61 x 94cm.

Date: 1928 - 1930

Reference: MapColl-r832.129gme/[1928-30?]/Acc.47200

Description: Copy of a map with annotations added showing the proposed railway station layout. Station land bounded by Quay Street (harbour side), Breakwater Road and Beach Road (west), The Strand (south), and extends east to beyond Gladstone Road (Westfield line). Includes the proposed new main north line to Whangarei (crosses Beach Road and enters tunnel), and the existing northbound line passing over the Parnell Bridge at the junction of Stanley Street and Alpha Road. Buildings marked include: outward goods shed (near Kings Wharf, Auckland Farmers Freezing Co. and R & W Hellaby), future outward goods shed, inwards goods shed, repair shop, engine shed, car repair shed and machine shop. The Station building and four platforms are also marked, with the Beach Street frontage of the station having a roadway, large ornamental plot and car parking. Commercial premises on The Strand with rail siding access are Dalgety & Co Ltd, Shaw Saville Albion Co and Winstone Ltd, all with leases expiring 6.7.56. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print with wash, ink and pencil on linen-backed paper, 1:792, 95.5 x 231 cm.

Date: 1911

By: Kelly, Adam Maxwell, -1928

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1911/Acc.50141

Description: Survey map of Auckland Harbour Board land required for Railway purposes. The land is bounded by a planned Quay Street extension across an area of reclaimed land, and by King's Drive. The existing Railway land is lots 3006 (which is crossed by Breakwater Road) and 12167. The map also shows sections of Customs Street, Beach Road, Quay Street and Railway Wharf to the left of the existing yards, and Factory Road, Selwyn Terrace and St. George's Bay Road to the right. Scale given as 3 chains to the inch. Signed "A Maxwell Kelly 18.10.11" At head of map: "VIII Rangitoto S.D." Annotated stamp at top right: Tracing 2055, C.E. 8364/17, Date 18.10.11 Similar to MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1911/Acc.50140 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale indeterminable, 70.3 x 70.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from Dunbar Sloane, May 2007; probably originally from New Zealand Railways Department

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Bell family; Bell, Andrew Murray, 1868-1944

Reference: MapColl-Collection-Bell

Description: Hand-drawn maps of land subdivisions in Auckland at Takapuna, Mellons Bay, Karaka Bay, Manukau Harbour and Epsom from 1890 to 1924. Also includes plan of Clifton Estate, precise location unknown. The plans may be related to rental properties owned by the family. Quantity: 5 manuscript map(s). 45 map(s). 3 hand-written notes relating to subdivision plans. Physical Description: Lithographs and hand-drawn maps Finding Aids: Published maps catalogued on National Library Catalogue. Published land subdivision plans mostly from Remuera, Epsom, Parnell, North Shore and One Tree Hill dated from 1895 to 1940. These are catalogued on the National Library Catalogue.. Provenance: The papers and maps were found at the home of A Murray Bell, fl.1928-1938, Parnell, Auckland. Transfers: To Manuscripts & Archives - two folders of letters, receipts, bills and memos - Transfer to NZ&P 'Prospectus of Auckland Investments Limited', 1923.

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

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/2/5-Acc.

Description: Shows main roads and roads over which trams and buses operate. Also identifies military camp, schools, quarries, fertiliser works and Noxious Industry. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) with annotations. Physical Description: Ink and coloured drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 78 x 66 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1950

By: University of Auckland

Reference: MapColl-832.12eac/[ca.1950]/Acc.6701

Description: Council planning map of the Auckland city area from the Tamaki Creek to Puketutu Island to Little Muddy Creek, including the coastline of Waitemata Harbour across to Rangitoto, Motutapu and Brown Islands. Includes railway lines and un-named roads. Bays, creeks, points, heads and islands are named. Estimated publication date. Title supplied by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, [scale indeterminable], 81.3 x 108.6 cm.

Date: 1938

By: Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959; Auckland Institute and Museum; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995; Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976

Reference: MapColl-832.12ee/1938(1980)/Acc.16368

Description: Map of Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Region, detailing Maori place names, from Paremoremo, eastwards to Rangitoto, southwards to Papatoetoe and westwards to Titirangi, including the Waitemata, Awanui-o-Peretu, and Manukau harbours. Includes drawings of marae and waka. Compiled in 1938. Other Titles - Tamaki Makaurau :map of the Tamaki isthmus with Maori placenames See second copy, photographic file print, 16.2 x 14.5 cm, shelved at MapColl--832.12ee/[n.d.]/Acc.39823. This copy has been reduced, so text is difficult to decipher. It was left to daughter of Pei Jones, Mrs H Carpenter, and donated by Ken Carpenter of Australia. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 68.5 x 60.6 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Date: 1917

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/1917/Acc.47192

Description: Shows part of a road marked as 'new factory road' with measured land block marked as railway land. Block has 2 building footprints, one 'Dalgety & Co Ltd and the other a shed. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:396], 47 x 47 cm.

Date: 1860

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

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Tole, John Lambert, 1832-1905

Reference: MapColl-L&S-A40

Description: Engineering plan and cross-sections of proposed canal. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Approved Thos A Mould Colonel Royal Engineers Inspector of Public Works 1st Feb? 1860 Quantity: 1 map(s) on 12 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [1: 2 400], copy at same size as original Provenance: Donated by Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, November 1982

Date: 1878 - 1925

By: W B Chennells & Company; Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-Collection-Chennells

Description: Contains both published and unpublished maps, mostly land subdivision plans and mainly of the Wairarapa area but a number of the plans relate to Wellington, Wanganui, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Horowhenua, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taumarunui, Pahiatua, Ohuka, Auckland and Motueka Quantity: 84 manuscript map(s). 91 map(s) published. Physical Description: Lithographs and works on paper Finding Aids: Some of the published maps are catalogued on National Library Catalogue; the rest are still awaiting cataloguing - contact staff for details. Processing information: Maps were originally held in a folio

From: Matson family : Maps

By: Matson family

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.47911

Description: Plan showing three lots, one with a building, in a proposed new crescent off Manukau. Location unknown and date unknown Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on tracing paper, scale indeterminable, 26.2 x 25.2 cm.

Date: 1906

From: Bell family :Subdivision plans

By: Bell family

Reference: MapColl-832.12gbbd/1906/Acc.49702

Description: Subdivision of nine lots at the intersection of Firth Road and Patterson Road. Location presumed Auckland area. "Sold at auction by Warren Blyth & Co on 19th Feby 1906" Accompanied by a letter from J.A. James, house, land and estate agent, 31 Shortland Street, dated 13.8.1906, addressed to Mr Bell, giving brief information about properties for sale in Orakei Road, Arney Crescent, Brighton Road, Arney Road, Sea View Road and Montpellier estate. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale indeterminate, 30.6 x 38.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased from John Clark, Auckland, February 2007

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943: Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.11a/[n.d.]/Acc.1446

Description: Map shows Bay of Islands, Hokianga and Whangarei harbours, smaller harbours and rivers. Corrections and annotations added in pencil. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on linen, backed with card, 25 x 35 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Cowan, James, 1870-1943. Papers. MS-Papers-0039 - Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives, Cowan, James - Papers - MS-Papers-039.

Date: 1863 - 1870

Reference: MapColl-832.14hkm/1863-72/Acc.24350

Description: Military map showing operations from the Auckland Fort Britomart Albert barracks, south along the military route to Cambridge, Aratitaha and Tokanui, Waikato District. Depicts military blockhouses, redoubts and forts (five in the Waikato region and over eleven in South Auckland), stockages, routes used on garrison duty only, engagements, Maori pa and kainga and the confiscation boundary as gazetted 17/12/1864 including the aukati (frontier) line. Also shows mission stations Waipa and Taupiri and geographical features, most with Maori placenames. Identifies battle sites at several places including Hairini (22.2.64), Rangiaohia (21.2.64) Kihikihi and Orakau (2.4.64), Waiari (11.2.64) and in South Auckland including Hills Clearing (8.9.63), Koheroa (17.7.63), Meremere (1.11.63). Several Maori pa and kainga are named, including Tokanui, Te Kopua, Otawhao, Otautahanga. In the Waikato regions a similar number of both redoubts and pa sites are identified. If distinguishing between the route followed by the troops and the confiscation boundary, refer to original map. Reference key at bottom of map identifies features of the map. Other Titles - showing Other Titles - District Other Titles - and Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:253 440], 81 x 62 cm.

Date: 1865

Reference: MapColl-832.1291bje/1865/Acc.11199

Description: Cadastral published map of the city of Auckland with annotated electoral boundaries of Auckland City West 6024, Auckland City North 5479 and City East 5106. Published map shows land blocks and allotments for the entire city, Ponsonby Square, Catholic and Anglican churches, Catholic school, Native Hostelry, the Albert Barracks and adjoining military reserve, the Britomart Barracks, banks and public offices. Base map: 'Plan of the city of Auckland - copied from the Government Registration map'. (Auckland; Geo. T. Chapman, 1865), Booksellor and Stationer, Auckland. Insert of sub-division of section 20 in upper right corner. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:3 168], 51 x 58 cm.

Date: 1879-1942

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-026

Description: Published by J. D. Wickham, [1879?], missing pages 93-94. Includes many annotations by Cowan, and loose papers including correspondence, clippings, drafts, and photographs. Also an image of Patara Te Tuhi, and a sketch map of the Waikato District tipped in to the back cover. Correspondence includes a letter from C. [Charles?] Garlick, of Taneatua, dated 31 January 1928; a letter from A. R. Weal, of Pukeatua, Te Awamutu, dated 20 February 1930, which contains information about Te Awamutu Troop, Waikato Cavalry, provided by his father T. Weal; and a letter by George Graham [signed also as Hori Kereama], of Auckland, dated 11 March 1942. Graham's letter includes discussion relating to the legal status of the Treaty of Waitangi, Māori participation in both World Wars, Kīngitanga, and Māori leadership. Also includes two photographic prints, one of Von Tempsky, and one of Gate Pā Memorial Gates. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers and photographs

Date: 1888

From: Hoare, E A, fl 1887-1888 :Drawings, watercolour sketches, photographs and notes of E A Hoare, Artiste, on board 'S S Tongariro'. December 1887 to March 1888

Reference: E-955-f-018-3

Description: A map of the the top half of the North Island, including Northland, Auckland, Waikato, the Coromandel and part of Taranaki. A line in red indicates the route the artist took while in the country: from sailing in to Auckland, to Waiwera, back to Auckland, down to Lake Rotorua, before returning to Auckland and sailing for New Plymouth Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 145 x 113 mm, on sketchbook page 255 x 370 mm

Date: 1865

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

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Chapman, George Thomson, 1824-1881

Reference: MapColl-L&S-AT1

Description: Copy of published cadastral map showing roads, numbered land sections and sizes, city boundary, ward boundaries, Building Act boundary, public offices, churches, banks, theatres, newspaper offices, wharves, schools and reserves. Quantity: 1 map(s) on 4 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [ca. 1: 3 160], copy at same size as original Provenance: Donated by Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, November 1982

Date: 1880 - 1889

By: Gulliver, William, active 1870-1905

Reference: MapColl-os832.1291gbbd/[188-?]/Acc.31105

Description: Shows: Ponsonby Road; Richmond Road; Pompallier Terrace; Argyle Street; Emmitt Street; Marine Parade; Bella Vista Road; Cox's Bay; Freemans's Bay; Edinburch Street; London Street; St Francis de Sales Street; Sarsfield Street; Home Bay and Auckland Harbour. Note received from Anah Dunsheath reads: :Ponsonby: An original plan of Ponsonby Highway District ca 1870. 92 x 115 cm. Executed by W Gulliver, draughtsman. Ponsonby Highway was amalgamated with Auckland District in 1882 and this plan pre-dates this. Gulliver became City Valuer, and held this position until his resignation in 1899. The plan shows the waterfront and details of developed roads and sections. It is of great interest and historical value Quantity: 1 map(s) (2 pieces). Physical Description: Dressed linen with cloth backing, coloured, 92 x 118 cm. Scale: [1:2376]

Date: 1909

By: Kelly, Adam Maxwell, -1928

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/A/1909/Acc.50142

Description: Auckland Station yard (lot 3006) with adjacent land proposed to be added. Station yard is bounded by Quay St, Customs St East and Beach Road, Kings Drive and the harbour. It is crossed on the left by Breakwater Road, which runs from the Railway Wharf to the intersection of Customs St East, Fort St and Beach Road. The area of land proposed to be added to the Station yard is immediately to the right of the Railway Wharf. An area extending from the breakwater into the harbour and including a slip and shed is marked as proposed to be given up by Railways. An area of Auckland Harbour Board land at the intersection of Breakwater and Beach Roads is also highlighted; it includes a building marked John Burns and Co. lessee. Also highlighted is an area of reclaimed Auckland Harbour Board land bounded by the Railway yard and Kings Drive, with a building marked Winstone Limited, lessee. Immediately adjacent to this are Shaw Savill & Albion Company Ltd sheds. Scale given as 1 chain to an inch. Signed "A Maxwell Kelly" At head of map: "VIII Rangitoto S.D." "2097" stamped at bottom right Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 69 x 83.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from Dunbar Sloane, May 2007; probably originally held by New Zealand Railways Department