MAP
Bannister, W, fl 1845 :Plan of the Wairarapa Valley etc [ms map]. W Bannister, Land Surveyor Draftsman, Wellington. [ca. 1845]
- Date
- 1845
- By
- Bannister, William, 1821-1869
- Reference
- MapColl-832.4a/[ca.1845]/Acc.2739
- Description
Map of the Wellington Province, from Wanganui southwards, depicting topographical features, statements on soil quality, land useage, forest coverage, Maori tracks, districts, pa sites, farm stations, place names. Also includes the surnames of some landowners in the Wairarapa, including Drummond, Kelleys, Allom, McMasters, Vavasours, Bidwells, Tiffins. Wanganui and Wellington are highlighted.
A whaling station and small settlements are also depicted.
The map has ink annotations, including the surnames of runholders and comments on the quality of the land for farming purposes.
Bottom right corner of map states: 'W Bannister, Land surveyor draftsman, Wellington.'
Map is is two parts and glued together.
Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s).
Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 60 x 48 cm.
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Colour transparency available
- Use/Reproduction
- Photocopying not permitted.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 manuscript map(s), Manuscript maps, Topographic maps, Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 60 x 48 cm.
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