This map shows one of the earliest layout plans for Palmerston North. It includes the names of many of the landowners written on the sections they held and extensive anotations detailing sections purchased for public schools and other uses. Land area is listed in each section. Scale 4 chains : 1 inch.
This map details the route taken by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 1953-1954 royal tour. Descriptions of the attractions at various stops nationwide are listed on either side. Of Palmerston North: "Thursday, 7th January .... Royal Train arrives at Palmerston North for civic reception at 5.30. 8.15: Civic dinner. Stay night at Grand Hotel, Palmerston North... Friday, 8th January 10.10: Royal Train proceeds north from Palmerston North." The top reads, "To the Girls. Wishing you all the best for Xmas & New Year From Evans Family.
Map showing the sections allotted to the Scandinavians and Roadmen in the township of Palmerston.
Land to be sold at the Public Hall, Palmerston (North) on Monday, 21 February 1881. Plan comprises portions of blocks V, VI, IX, X & XIII of Kairanga County. Surveyed by T M Drummond in 1878 and G W Thompson in 1880. Land composes the area now encompassed by Cloverlea and Westbrook suburbs.
Plan of the Aorangi River showing the confluence with the Oroua River, Te Pora Stream and Manawatu River in Rangiotu. Dated March 1885. Scale is 20 chains to 1 inch.
Plan of a Native Reserve on Block IV of the Kairanga District, dated January 1888. Surveyed for M Prendergast by H S Palmerston. Comprises 2 seperate 150 acre allotments along the Manawatu River near Linton and bounded by the Kautepawa Stream. Scale is 10 chains to 1 inch.
A map showing early section and lot numbers for the subdivision of Palmerston North. Scale 10 chains : 1 inch.
Four first edition maps in a series covering Palmerston North and close environs. Map four covers Takaro, West End, Awapuni and Awatapu areas of Palmerston North, and some of Fitzherbert and Kairanga County areas. Map shows: Section and Lot numbers of properties; size of sections and lots, Palmerston North city and country boundaray; Survey District Block boundary; Registration District boundary; Deposited Plan boundary. Drawn by Barbara M Winchester
Map of Palmerston North showing streets and individual sections with some section numbers and areas visible. Scale 6 chains : 1 inch.
Map of Palmerston North showing streets and individual sections with some section numbers and areas visible. Scale 6 chains : 1 inch.
Four first edition maps in a series covering Palmerston North and close environs. Map one covers Milson in Palmerston North, and the Town of Bunnythorpe and Kairanga areas of Kairanga County. Map shows: Section and Lot numbers of properties; size of sections and lots, Palmerston North city and country boundaray; Survey District Block boundary; Registration District boundary; Deposited Plan boundary. Drawn by Barbara M Winchester
This map details the major driving routes in and around the Manawatu District as in the 1970s. The reverse gives a potted history of Palmerston North and lists some of of the regions most popular features, including parks, beaches and other amenities.
A large map of the subdivion of Palmerston North showing section, lot and area for many sections. Scale 6 chains : 1 inch.
Plans for a diversion at Longburn Junction where the Foxton and Wellington-Manawatu railways meet. Includes names of local land owners Surveyed by Alan Dundas, 10 June 1891. Scale is 1 chain to 1 inch.
Untitled map showing Māori placenames of inland Manawatū. Scale: 1 inch to 1 mile. Annotated as follows: This map is based on a half-scale copy (dated 1860) of JT Stewart's 2 inches to 1 mile survey of 1859. By GL Adkin, Nov 1956.
A plan from 1886 showing the section allotments in the town of Bunnythorpe.
This map shows one of the earliest layout plans for Palmerston North. It includes mostly sections south of present day Main Street (labelled Great Northern Road). The map shows some of the landscape features underlying the present day city. Scale 10 chains : 1 inch. Original copy of map has date of 1872 - this has been twinked out at some stage and the map MAY actually be 1874.
The cover of this map reads, "Manawatu Map Leaflet - Day Tours Radiating from Palmerston North. Compiled and Published by The Automobile Association (Manawatu) and (Auckland)."
The Sledge Track is located at the end of Kahuterawa Road, 17 km from the Palmerston North. It was opened in 2003. GPS (Global Positioning System) readings and old survey maps guided ensure the track follows the original road to the point where it linked up with the loop tracks within Hardings Park. Ian Matheson, Palmerston North City Archivist, was greatly involved with the historical maps on the signage.
Four first edition maps in a series covering Palmerston North and close environs. Map three covers Hokowhitu and Terrace End in Palmerston North, and the Fitzherbert (Aokautere) area, which was then in the Kairanga County. Map shows: Section and Lot numbers of properties; size of sections and lots, Palmerston North city and country boundaray; Survey District Block boundary; Registration District boundary; Deposited Plan boundary. Drawn by Barbara M Winchester
