Places

Date: 1858 - 1892

By: New Zealand. Māori Land Court; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Cussen, Laurence Carroll, 1844-1903

Reference: MapColl-832.1gmbh/[1858-1892]/Acc.4484-4492

Description: A collection of map information from various sources from 1858-1892. The maps no. 1-6 and 8 contain information from Native Land Court plans of the 1880's, Survey Office road plans, Lands and Survey's first amendment (Mr Cussen's topographical survey), a map by S. Percy Smith, and the Sub-Atlas committee. The information has been added in different pens and hand writing eg "Plan marked from Hokianga" or "no track here shown by Mr Cussen". The map marked no. 7 shows military information from the New Zealand wars eg "Troops to be sent to Waikaremoana via Ahikereru - Ruatahuna Huiarau from Taupo". Shows some native tracks eg "from Heruiwi" and corrections or previous omissions. Map no. 9 shows tracks on N.L.C. plans, one of which "is away at the Court". The maps show very little signs of any settlement, except No. 3 and 6 "Tapuaeharuru Pa" and "Te Pueto Stn". A mission station, a native settlement and a school are also indicated. The maps cover the region from Hokianga, Kawhia Harbour, Mokau River, Waikato River, Tirau, Taupo to Rotorua on maps 1-6, 8 and Rotorua to Waikaremoana to Poverty Bay on maps 7 and [9]. All maps depict rivers. Map 7 and [9] are maps with annotations. They are on the published base map "Four-mile sheet, No. 10" (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Surveys, 1935). The others no. 1-6 and 8 are tracings of an unknown map. Quantity: 9 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copies, scale indeterminable, various sizes.

Date: 1958-1962

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/14

Description: Papers mainly relating to Fowler's novel Brown Conflict. Mostly correspondence from Harrap's, the London Publisher for the book, also contains a contract and some accounts information relating to the book's sales. Also includes a copy of a hand-drawn map of Auckland, Thames Valley and Waikato Districts by David Mallison, 1861-2. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Copy of hand-drawn map by David Mallison of Auckland, Thames Valley and Waikato districts, 1861-2.

Date: 1840 - 1845

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: MapColl-832.1a/[184-?]/Acc.23011

Description: Map covers area from Waitemata Harbour south to Aotea Harbour, and shows harbours, rivers, mountains, settlements, mission stations and surrounding islands. Key text notes walking distances in miles to three locations eg from Waingaroa to Waikato Head to walk 45 miles. Sea edges depicted in blue watercolour wash. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, hand coloured, scale indeterminable, 32 x 20 cm. Provenance: From W B D Mantell papers Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MSA qMS Mantell, W.B.D. Scrapbook no. 1, ca. 1840-1860 (Now in Drawings and prints).

Date: 1859

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MapColl-832.1cba/1859/Acc.35783-35787

Description: Shows observations of an inland journey in 1859 from south of Auckland to the east of Lake Taupo. Shows rivers, plateaus, areas of dense forest, limestone ranges and harbours. Shows hot springs, waterfalls, volcanic and pumice areas, probable coal fields as well as native settlements. Map cut into five sections. At head of title. 'New Zealand' Inscriptions: Stamped 'British Museum'. See MapColl-r832.1cba/[1859?]/Acc.620 (ms map similar to this possilby by Hochstetter) Quantity: 1 map(s) in five sections. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40 x 47 or smaller

Date: 1859

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MapColl-r832.1cba/[1859?]/Acc.620 - Rack 7/6

Description: Map presumed to be created by or a copy of a map by Hochstetter because of similarity with Hochstetter's 'Map of the southern part of the province of Auckland' Shows observations of an inland journey in 1859, showing rivers, plateaus, areas of dense forest, limestone ranges and harbours. Shows hot springs, waterfalls, volcanic and pumice areas, probable coal fields as well as native settlements. See also MapColl-832.1cba/1859/Acc.35783-87 Hochstetter 'Map of the southern part of the province of Auckland [copy of ms map]' Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on tracing paper, hand coloured, 164 x 120 cm.