Maps

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Maps relating to the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company

Three maps pasted onto one sheet.


  1. Map of New Zealand, with some general statistics and a description of the country.

  2. "Thorndon Ward, City of Wellington, N.Z., Shewing Locality of Reclamation to be made by the Wellington & Manawatu Railway C...

Creator:      Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company
Place:          Lower North Island
Date:          1882 to 1887

Plan of land for sale in Shannon township and suburban lands

Land sale map of Shannon and the surrounding area, with land being offered for sale by the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company.

Creator:      Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company
Place:          Shannon
Date:          1887

Map of portion of North Island affected by the Wellington & Manawatu Railway

The Wellington Manawatu Railway Company Limited constructed the rail line between Wellington and Palmerston, Which opened in 1886. The company ran the line until they sold it to the Government in 1908.

Also contains a sketch map of New Zealand sh...

Creator:      A Falkner for Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company
Place:          Lower North Island
Date:          1882

Map showing proposed boundaries of Palmerston North city

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 Gover...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council (probably)
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1988

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.

Creator:      Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date:          November 18, 1945

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.

Creator:      Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date:          November 18, 1945

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.

Creator:      Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date:          November 18, 1945

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 number...

Creator:      Lands and Survey Department, New Zealand
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          May 1, 1961

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.

Creator:      H J Wylde, Civil Engineer, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1906

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 ...

Creator:      Lands and Survey Department, New Zealand
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          May 1, 1960

Plan of Town and Suburban Lots: Township of Palmerston, Upper Manawatu

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 a...

Creator:      James Mitchell
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 24, 1866

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 ...

Creator:      
Place:          New Zealand
Date:          1953 to 1954

Sledge Track map, Kahuterawa

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...

Creator:      Ian Argyle
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          circa 2003

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 L...

Creator:      Lands and Survey Department, New Zealand
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 1, 1960

PNCC Area Units

Map that shows the areas within the Palmerston North City Council boundaries, updated to reflect the 2012 ward and boundary changes.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2012

PNCC Boundary and Ward Changes 2012

Map of Palmerston North City Council area updated to reflect the 2012 boundary and ward changes.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2012

Map of Palmerston North Borough - 1923

Map of Palmerston North Borough by H R Farquhar showing streets, landmarks and property sections.

Creator:      H R Farquar, Civil Engineer and Licensed Surveyor
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1923

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.

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Opiki, Manawatu
Date:          1978

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 pr...

Creator:      Lands and Survey Department, New Zealand
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 1, 1960

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 amen...

Creator:      Shell Company of New Zealand Ltd
Date:          1950s

The Papaiōea Clearing shown in relation to original streets of Palmerston North

Map of the Papaiōea Clearing shown in relation to the original streets of Palmerston North surveyed between 1866 - 1875. Based on Mitchell's map of 1866, Jackson's map of 1875 and Scott's map of 1881. The street names drawn on the map are present ...

Creator:      M B
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 1989

1956 Aerial Map

Key to 1956 aerial map survey of Palmerston North. Areas are laid out in grid format and have corresponding alphabetical and numerical number attached according to flight path. Scale of map is 1:12,500. Individual aerial maps scale are 1:1,000.

Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1956

1986 Aerial Map

Key to 1986 aerial map survey of Palmerston North. Areas are laid out in grid format and have corresponding alphabetical and numerical number attached according to flight path. Names of streets are included on map. Scale of map is 1:12,500. Indi...

Creator:      New Zealand Aerial Mapping Ltd, Hastings
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1986

AA Map of the Manawatū

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)."

Creator:      The Automobile Association
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          1940 to 1959

Map of land for sale in the Manukau township area

Land sale map showing the sections available in the township of Manukau and the surrounding area. The land had been allocated to the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company.

Township now called Manakau.

Creator:      Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company
Place:          Manakau
Date:          1887

Plan of sections in the Akatarawa, Ruimutuka, Paikakariki and Belmont Districts

Map showing land for sale in the Akatarawa, Rimutaka, Paikakariki and Belmont Districts near Wellington. The land had been allocated to the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company.

Creator:      Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company
Place:          Akatarawa, Ruimutuka, Paikakariki and Belmont Districts
Date:          1887

Residential And Industrial Development Map

A series of maps showing residential and industrial development across the city of Palmerston North.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Corporation
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 1977