Maps

This map shows Kairanga County as it stood in 1916.

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.

Map showing part of the area bought by the Government to open up the interior of the lower North Island. it follows the courseof the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers. "The main part of this map is traced from one drawn by Mr G L Adkin in Nov. 1956 based on a half-scale copy (dated 1860) of J T Stewart's 2 inches to 1 mile survey of 1859. Additional names and data are from other maps by J T Stewart and from other sources. Additional pa sites have been added from a rough map drawn by the Hon. Mr W. Moffat. As the latter was not to scale these sites may be out of their true position and have been marked thus + for reference. A. E (?) Williams. August 1961"

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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

Topographical map showing boundaries proposed by the Palmerston North City Council (August and November 1988) and Local Government Commission (Interim Determination and Draft, December 1988. In 1989 there was New Zealand wide reform of Local Government. At the time about 850 local bodies were amalgamated into 86 local authorities, made up of regional and territorial levels.

Architectural plan showing a proposed shed at the A&P showgrounds. Created by G Parker and dated 1 July 1924.

Architectural plans created for the A&P association, circa August 1940. Plans Include the original A&P Hall, exterior entrance, Ladie’s Restroom, pig and sheep pavilions, an overall site plan, as well as alterations and additions to existing buildings.

The showgrounds were opened in 1886 on the site of the first cemetery plot in Palmerston North, and still stand bound by Cuba, Pascal, Waldegrave and Featherston Streets. Situated near the CBD of Palmerston North on Cuba Street, the site is currently called Central Energy Trust and boasts 6 arenas.

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.

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.

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.

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)."

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.

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.