Martin & Dyett :Plan of part of Ngarara West "A", Kapiti and Kaitawa survey districts. Field Estate's lands [copy of ms map]. Compiled by Martin & Dyett, Registered Engineers and Surveyors, 1952.

Cadastral map of Ngarara West 'A' with survey markings, bounded by the Waikanae River and the Wellington-Manawatu Railway, the coastline and northwards to include Kukutauaki land block no. 1. Shows numbered sections on Ngarara Road and Te Moana Road, with acreage and owner's name where known. Also shows Native (Maori) land, sanctuary for native and imported game; Waikanae Park and cemetery, whare cultivation, Rau o te rangi. Several streets on the beach front are named. Gives topographical information, areas of bush, manuka and flax swamps.

Land owners include: William Hughes Field, William Geoffrey Hughes Field, Isabel Jane Field, Isabel Hughes Field, John Hughes Field. Also shows Wi Parata's stable, and sheds and stables of Hira Parata.

Includes brief notes on land leased to the Field's, and on the quality of the land.

Note on map reads: Topographical details as shown on early survey records. Bush has since been reduced in area and some low level land drained.

Written on map: WD 1491

Some annotated notes on map regarding names of new land owners such as 'sold to J ?Goidley', 'sold to Bidwell-Waton', 'Mapuna's flat', 'Chalmers'.

Alexander Turnbull Libary also has a black & white photocopy: reference - MapColl-832.4399gbbd/1952/Acc.37552

Quantity: 1 map(s).

Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, coloured, scale indeterminable, 71 x 95.8 cm.