MAP
Cussen, William, 1849?-1901 :Tracing of country round Tokaanu [ms map]. Compiled from surveys by W. Cussen, Auth. survr.
- Date
- 1888
- By
- Cussen, William, 1849?-1901
- Reference
- MapColl-832.17cba/[1888]/Acc.35736
- Description
Topographic map of the area from Ruapehu to the junction of the Wanganui and Whakapapa rivers to Lake Taupo and the Tauranga - Taupo Road, then following the Waikato River to the Moawhango River. Includes Moawhango (Erewhon) and Karioi and part of the North trunk railway line. All rivers and streams are named. Includes Lake Taupo, Lake Rotoaira and the Rangipo Desert with sites of two camps, one having a water supply. Named settlements are referred to a reference key. Includes the mountain range of Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro and a second range which includes Pihanga, Kakaramea and Kaharua, all with heights in feet. Roads and tracks are marked, some with distances from Tokaanu, referred to in a reference key. Hot baths and Blake's Hotel are marked at Tokaanu. A note states that Te Heuheu is buried at Waihi, and at a point further north L.M. Grace's house is marked. Two sites of campsites are marked, one with water, near the ran
The inscription of 'G.B. Thomas Sr. 16-8-88' is written on the bottom left corner.
29.10.79 is written on the bottom right corner.
Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s).
Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, coloured, 50.8 x 43.5 cm.
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- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 manuscript map(s), Manuscript maps, Topographic maps, Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, coloured, 50.8 x 43.5 cm.
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Cussen, William, 1849?-1901. Cussen, William, 1849?-1901 :Tracing of country round Tokaanu [ms map]. Compiled from surveys by W. Cussen, Auth. survr.. Ref: MapColl-832.17cba/[1888]/Acc.35736. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23015423More information can be found in our terms of use.