Te Puna Kōrero o Manawatū

Palmerston North City Boundary alterations 1877 to 1967

A map showing the various boundary changes to Palmerston North City since 1877. Includes street names and section & lot numbers. Black ink on paper. Shows boundary changes from the years 1877, 1949, 1953, 1961 and 1967. Scale 20 chains: 1 inch.

Aerial photo of Palmerston North in 1945 – no. 3 North-West quarter of City

A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 3 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.

Aerial photo of Palmerston North in 1945 – no. 2 South-East quarter of City

A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 2 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.

Aerial photo of Palmerston North in 1945 – no. 4 South-West quarter of City

A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 4 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.

Aerial photo of Palmerston North in 1945 – no. 1 North-East quarter of City

A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 1 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.

NZ Cadastral Map - Town Series: Palmerston North Map 4

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 Manawatu and Wellington Railway Company Lands

The financially embarrassed central government of the 1870's had the Wellington - Manawatu railway finished by a private company in return for which the company was given extensive lands on both sides of the track. The real estate was sold gradually for a large profit. The original of the map is held in the Ian Matheson City Archives (M 16).

Flaxmills of Makerua Swamp

This hand-drawn map of the Makerua Swamp (now Opiki District) shows the approximate location of the flax mills that once operated on the banks of the Manawatu River.

Plan of Town and Suburban Sections, Palmerston North, Manawatu (Showing Subdivisions)

A map showing early section and lot numbers for the subdivision of Palmerston North. Scale 10 chains : 1 inch.

NZ Cadastral Map - Town Series: Palmerston North Map 1

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

Map of the Borough of Palmerston North, District of Wellington, New Zealand

Map of Palmerston North showing streets and individual sections with some section numbers and areas visible. Scale 6 chains : 1 inch.

Plan of Town and Suburban Sections: Palmerston North, Manawatu

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.

NZ Cadastral Map - Town Series: Palmerston North Map 2

Four first edition maps in a series covering Palmerston North and close environs. Map two covers Roslyn, Milson and Kelvin Grove areas of Palmerston North, and areas towards Bunnythorpe in Kairanga Council. 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

NZ Cadastral Map - Town Series: Palmerston North Map 3

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

Shell Map of Manawatu

This map was created for the Shell Company of New Zealand Ltd by Coulls Somerville Wilkie Ltd. Dunedin (Lithography) and Palmer and Mahood Ltd Wellington (Draughtsmen). It details the condition of all the major roads in the region, as well as amenities like camping grounds, schools, cemeteries and Shell Company petrol stations.

AA Manawatu District Map, 1976

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.

Royal Tour of New Zealand, 1953-1954

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.