Places

Date: 1862

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1862/Acc.14103

Description: Cadastral map showing part surveyed, numbered sections for sale on Customhouse Quay, Lambton Quay, and Harbour Street, Lambton Harbour, Wellington, highlighting sections already sold, as well as reserves for Customs and Post Office, Society of Oddfellows building, government reserve, Scotch Kirk, 'Noah's ark' in red. Note under title reads: For upset prices and further particulars, see Government Gazette of Nov 21st, 1862. See also accompanying photocopies (3 pages) of: sheet from New Zealand Government Gazette, Nov 21, 1862 (giving prices); report of claim by J Plimmer Committee, 1862; and copy of manuscript map of block comprising new street (Hunter Street), Lambton and Customhouse quays, showing 'Noah's Ark' (near Plimmer's Wharf). See also similar map held at MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1962/Acc.7792 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on ink and paper, 32 x 41 cm

Date: 1908

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Davis, John William, 1848-1919; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1908/Acc.39811

Description: A base map of the Manawatu River, from MacGregor's Bend to the sea, includes county and district boundary lines. The Moutere and Mt. Robinson Survey Districts are named. Includes areas marked as Reserved for Harbour Board purposes, Papangaio Native Reserve and Signal Station Reserve, all with acreages. The mouth of the river is marked as at 1923. Includes the sites of the pilot station and flgstaffs. Names include Te Awa, Whaiangi, N.W. Park. The area marked as Harbour Board endowment and part of the reserve for Harbour Board purposes has been hilighted on this base map Extended Title - Scheme plan of proposed subdivision of part Pukewa 4C3, Block III Puketi survey district Note at top left of map states: Pursuant to section 120 (3) of the Reserves Disposal etc. Act 1924, the Crown Land accretion coloured green hereon is vested as an endowment in the Foxton Harbour Board. C.T. 518/188. See file 8/362 Initials of surveyors at bottom left of map are indecipherable. Dates include 2/7/07 and 11/7/08 Stamp at bottom left includes the number 25360 Stamp of approval and signature at bottom right includes the name of J.W. Davis for the Chief Surveyor Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured pencil on diazo print, coloured, 45.7 x 44.8 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Date: 1842

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

Reference: MapColl-834.1aj/[1842]/Acc.3046

Description: Hydrographic map of Nelson Haven, for safe passage through Port Nelson harbour. Shows thorough sounding measurements in fathoms with accompanying detailed notes entitled 'Sailing directions for Nelson Haven' alongside map. Shows the boulder bank, mud flats, Arrow Rock, Whitby's Beacon, low and high tide water marks, and the Matai River. Includes 38 lines of notes entitled 'Sailing directions for Nelson Haven', and latitude and longitude details. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 54 x 38 cm.

Date: 1850 - 1860

By: Bell, Francis Dillon (Sir), 1822-1898

Reference: MapColl-832a/[185-?]/Acc.29308

Description: Sketch of North Island, New Zealand, includes some errors, eg Taupo is identified as in Tauranga area, only Hawkes Bay name is Ahuriri Harbour, nothing named on East Cape region. Identifies "Cook's Straits", "Aukland". Shows very top of South Island, identifies Cloudy Bay, Nelson, Massacre Point amongst others. Map has two small ships drawn on it. The original pencil drawing underneath the pen faintly shows through in places. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, irregularly shaped, 32 x 18.5 cm Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - C-014-002 5/9/96 See transfer file.

Date: 1841 - 1842

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-834ap/[1841-2?]/Acc.527

Description: An early map of the South Island and Stewart Island, drawn to a shape that is unrecognisable, showing Maori placenames of coastal and harbour areas and two lakes. Written on map are comments, including descriptions of the quality of harbours and land, such as 'only fit for boats', 'flat land', 'plenty of seals', 'plenty of whalers huts', and navigators' notes. Written on sticker on reverse of map: A similar copy is in the possession of Mr Nicholson, Lands & Survey Department (1949) Written on reverse of map: Maori sketch ... (rest of title has been cut off) See also MapColl-834ap/[1841-2?]/Acc.528, 42 x 28 cm, (Wellington: N.Z. Land & Survey Department, 1894), which has note: 'about 1841 or 1842'. See also 'Faces' p.98, 1894, C1 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 56 x 44 cm

Date: 1870 - 1879

By: Igglesden, Charles Moore, 1832-1920

Reference: MapColl-832.4799a/[ca.1870]/Acc.1192

Description: Topographic map of the coastline from Lambton Harbour to Lyall Bay. Evans Bay is marked, includes depths in fathoms and the site of the dock with acreages and including the hill behind. In Lambton Harbour the site of a wharf adjacent to an area of reclaimed land is marked as is the site of the city of Wellington. Signal stations and a pilot's station are marked. The area of land from Evans Bay to Lyall bay is divided into numbered sections, part of which is named Burnham Water with notes which state that this land is now drained and that the whole peninsula is good grazing land and used as a sheep and cattle farm. The site of a homestead of Major Mc. Barnet is marked in section 9, about 390 acreas, on the peninsula. A homestead and stockyard etc. are marked at Evans Bay. Port Nicholson and Cook Strait are marked. Stamp on bottom left corner states: Waterlow and Sons, London - improved. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on paper, linen backed, coloured, 49.3 x 37.1 cm.

Date: 1862

By: Andersen, Johannes Carl, 1873-1962

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1862/Acc.7792

Description: Cadastral map showing numbered sections for sale on Customhouse Quay, Lambton Quay, and Harbour Street, Lambton Harbour, Wellington, part surveyed, with sections already sold highlighted blue. Also shown are the reserves for Customs and Post Office, Society of Oddfellows building, government reserve, Scotch Kirk, 'Noah's ark', Plimmer's Wharf, and the new wharf. Some sections show position of dwelling on the property. In the bottom corner of the map is a 'schedule of upset prices of allotment'. See also copy of map, held at MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1962/Acc.1272, a photographic copy from plan held at the Wellington Harbour Board, which has a negative, 51660 1/2. Also see similar (but not identical) map held at MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1962/Acc.14103 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on ink and paper, 32 x 41 cm

Date: 1826

By: Barnett, Thomas, active 1826

Reference: MapColl-832.47aj/1826/Acc.379

Description: Hydrographic map with soundings, of Port Nicholson, Wellington Harbour (Whanganui a Tara), showing the shoreline shape, suitable anchorages, details of fathom depths, outlying rocks; pa sites at Palmer Head, kainga in Worser Bay; a fresh water lake and pond in present day Miramar; fresh water supply in Evan's Bay, Petone and Ngauranga; Somes Island and a large flax marsh at Petone. Indicates latitude and longitude. (From catalogue card) Probably one of the copies by Barnett, one of which was presented to the Harbour Master at Sydney, J. Nicholson, by Barnett, who was Captain of the `Lambton'. Other Titles - Whanganui a Tara See also similar map shelved at MapColl-832.47aj/1826/Acc.850. (Nicholson copy) (From catalogue card) See also f910.4 Dumont D'Urville, Voyage dans le Pole Sud et Oceanie (1847) Plate 38. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 56.5 x 45.5 cm.