MAP
Wills, Alfred, fl 1842-1852 :Sketch map of native reserve no. 14 at Parakaunui near Otago [copy of ms map]. December 9th 1848. (Signed) Walter Mantell Commissioner
- Date
- 1848
- By
- New Zealand Company; National Archives (Great Britain); Wills, Alfred, active 1842-1852
- Reference
- MapColl-834.52gbbd/1848/Acc.46989
- Description
Shows Purakanui Bay and inlet and the boundaries of the Maori reserve adjoining these. Gives topographic details such as 'fine beach', 'sandy flat', 'wooded land'. Several areas are marked as 'native gardens' and a pa site and burial grounds are shown. Some Maori placenames are noted. The estimated acreage of the reserve is given.
Inscriptions: Recto - top left - New Zealand Company Jan .. 7..50 [stamp]
Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s).
Physical Description: Photographic print, black and white, scale [ca.1:7 920], 52 x 40.5 cm.
Provenance: Original stamped 'New Zealand Company'. Handed over to the Colonial Office upon the surrendering of the Company's charter in 1850. Colonial Office material now held by National Archives, Kew, United Kingdom.
- Use/Reproduction
- Reproduction for publication requires the permission of the owner of the original
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Great Britain. Colonial Office :Maps and plans. Series 1. New Zealand. CO 700/New Zealand
- Format
- 1 manuscript map(s), Maps, Sketch maps, Photographic print, black and white, scale [ca.1:7 920], 52 x 40.5 cm.
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