Field, Henry Claylands, 1825-1912 :Map of country between Wanganui and Taupo [copy of ms map] / from prismatic bearings and best authorities by H.C. Field, C.E., Wanganui, [1869]

Copy of a topographic map of the area in the Murimotu District from the Kaiiwi River and the Ohura River across to Lake Taupo, the Kaimanawa Ranges and the Rangitikei River. Cut road lines, proposed lines and native tracks are referred to in a reference key. Some tracks are routes proposed by Mr. Hogg and Mr. Booth, also an old war track described by natives is marked. Plantations, mountain peaks, rivers and streams are named. Relief features are described. Major Marshall's and Birch's Station are marked.

Handwritten note on bottom right of map: The lake and mountains are from Hochstetter's map corrected by the Auckland Trig Survey: the Wanganui River from Brewer's survey, and the Upper Turakina and Rangitikei from Swainson's map corrected by Monro's survey.

Map published in: Copy of the report by the late Mr. H.C. Field on the discovery of Field's track, Wanganui, 1869. Shelf reference qMS-0726, Field

Quantity: 1 map(s).

Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:506 880], 60.5 x 38.7 cm.

Alternative form available: Neg 5400 1/2 and Neg C1560