Park, Robert, 1812-1870 :Survey of Waipukurau Block by C. de Pelichet, survey of additional gift land on west by R. Park [copy of ms map]. [Nov. 1852]. Map compiled by Robert Park

Topographic map, with some described features, of the area from Mohaka Whaling Station following the coast to Cape Kidnappers to Porangahau, including the Rua Taniwha Plains, the Kaweka Range and the Mohaka River. Includes the South, Totara, Aorangi, Otapahi, Hapuka, Mohaka and Ahuriri blocks in Central Hawke's Bay, with acreages and marked boundaries. Mountains, rivers, swamps, bush and settlements are named. Native reserves and pa sites are marked, as are native paths, also horse and walking tracks and supposed courses of rivers. A Roman Catholic Mission is marked between Napier and Cape Kidnappers, as are some churches. Land belonging to Harawira and Te Waka, Aram, Moananui, Kranama is marked, as is land to be granted to Wi Turoa. Other names include Beer and Rigby.

Note on map states 'copy of tracing lent by J.G. Wilson, Esq., Hautama' signed by G.R. and dated May 23rd 1931. It is possible that the tracing was lent to Dept of Lands and Survey, Napier Office where a copy was made but this is unconfirmed

Some parts of map are difficult to read - the copy is not a good one

Title taken from handwritten note mounted on left of original map signed by J.G. Wilson

Scale of original: [1:31 680]

Handwritten note mounted on left of original map: Ahuriri Block surveyed by [name obliterated]. 'Napier' and 'Chameers' had been added in a different hand at a later date on the original map - J.G.W.

Quantity: 1 map(s).

Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [ca.1:130 000], 37 x 59.5 cm.

Alternative form available: Aperture card and copy neg available