Unexpected connections: Maps

A DigitalNZ Story by Rhys Owen

Unexpected connections, William Colenso, Wai-te-ata Press

Image: Rotomahana or the Warm Lake and the hot springs By Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter

Rotomahana or the Warm Lake and the hot springs By Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter

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Image: Geological map of the province of Nelson by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter and Julius Haast 1860

Geological map of the province of Nelson by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter and Julius Haast 1860

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Image: The isthmus of Auckland with its extinct volcanoes by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter 1859

The isthmus of Auckland with its extinct volcanoes by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter 1859

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Image: The harbours and bays of Aotea and Kawhia, topographically and geologically explored by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter 1859

The harbours and bays of Aotea and Kawhia, topographically and geologically explored by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter 1859

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Image: Geological sketch map of New Zealand; constructed from official surveys and the explorations of Dr. F. von Hochstetter, Dr. Julius Haast and others

Geological sketch map of New Zealand; constructed from official surveys and the explorations of Dr. F. von Hochstetter, Dr. Julius Haast and others

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Image: South Island, New Zealand.

South Island, New Zealand.

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Image: North Island of New Zealand sketch map

North Island of New Zealand sketch map

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Image: North Island, New Zealand

North Island, New Zealand

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Image: Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 1, Settlement

Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 1, Settlement

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Image: Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 2, Land

Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 2, Land

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Image: Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 3, Forests

Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 3, Forests

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Image: Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 4, Minerals

Middle Island New Zealand proposed east and west coast and Nelson railways, Map no. 4, Minerals

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Image: Map of the Harbour of Waitemata, New Zealand, and of the adjacent country shewing the situation of Auckland, the capital of the colony, and also the isthmus which separates the waters of the Frith of Thames on the eastern from those of Manukao on the western coast from actual measurement with the chain and from a trigonometrical survey, Felton Mathew, survr. genl., 1841

Map of the Harbour of Waitemata, New Zealand, and of the adjacent country shewing the situation of Auckland, the capital of the colony, and also th...

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Image: Plan of the town of Auckland in the Island of New-Ulster or Northern Island New Zealand by Felton Mathew Surv. Gen., 1841

Plan of the town of Auckland in the Island of New-Ulster or Northern Island New Zealand by Felton Mathew Surv. Gen., 1841

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Image: Plan of Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand surveyed by Felton Mathew, 1841

Plan of Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand surveyed by Felton Mathew, 1841

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Image: The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kai para, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercury Bay, Kawia, Piako, Waipa, Waikato, Manakao, Tauranga, etc., compiled from various surveys by John Arrowsmith.

The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kai para, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercur...

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Image: The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kaipara, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercury Bay, Kawia, Piako, Waipa, Waikato, Manakao, Tauranga, etc., compiled from various surveys by John Arrowsmith.

The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kaipara, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercury...

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Image: The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kai para, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercury Bay, Kawia, Piako, Waipa, Waikato, Manakao, Tauranga, etc., compiled from various surveys by John Arrowsmith.

The harbour and city of Auckland, the capital of New Zealand with the districts of the rivers Kai para, Waitemata, Tamaki, Waihou or Thames, Mercur...

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Image: Plan of Opotiki redoubt, planned and erected by Major Brassey

Plan of Opotiki redoubt, planned and erected by Major Brassey

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Image: Plan illustrating the operations at Ngatapa

Plan illustrating the operations at Ngatapa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Plan of attack on Gate Pa, Tauranga...1864

Plan of attack on Gate Pa, Tauranga...1864

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Image: Plan of attack on Maori stronghold, Rangiriri, 20 [November] 1863

Plan of attack on Maori stronghold, Rangiriri, 20 [November] 1863

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Image: Plan de la Riviere Shooukianga (Ile Ika-na-Mauwi, Nouvelle-Zelande) Leve par le Capitaine Herd

Plan de la Riviere Shooukianga (Ile Ika-na-Mauwi, Nouvelle-Zelande) Leve par le Capitaine Herd

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Image: Plan of the summit of Tongariro shewing the craters and last lava streams

Plan of the summit of Tongariro shewing the craters and last lava streams

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Image: Plan of ground surrounding Orakau Pa, shewing the disposition of the troops under Brigadier General Carey, 2nd April 1864 [and] Plan of Pa [by] Robert S. Anderson 8th July 1864

Plan of ground surrounding Orakau Pa, shewing the disposition of the troops under Brigadier General Carey, 2nd April 1864 [and] Plan of Pa [by] Rob...

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Image: East Coast from Tokomaru Bay to Poverty Bay

East Coast from Tokomaru Bay to Poverty Bay

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Image: Parnell, subdivision of lot 10, section 2, suburbs of Auckland,

Parnell, subdivision of lot 10, section 2, suburbs of Auckland,

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Image: Map of New Zealand with additions by the Rev. W. Yate.

Map of New Zealand with additions by the Rev. W. Yate.

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Image: Taranaki showing Maori land ownership

Taranaki showing Maori land ownership

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Image: Map of Bay of Islands showing allotments

Map of Bay of Islands showing allotments

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Image: Eaheino Mawe

Eaheino Mawe

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Image: Tutukaka Harbour and Nongodo River in the Gulf of Shouraka, surveyed by N. C. Philips, 1837

Tutukaka Harbour and Nongodo River in the Gulf of Shouraka, surveyed by N. C. Philips, 1837

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Image: Map of North Island showing Maori tribal areas.

Map of North Island showing Maori tribal areas.

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Image: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 :Map of Kaingaroa tableland [ms map]. H. Hill, 1926-1927

Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 :Map of Kaingaroa tableland [ms map]. H. Hill, 1926-1927

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933] :Map of Kaingaroa tableland [ms map]. [H.H.].

[Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933] :Map of Kaingaroa tableland [ms map]. [H.H.].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933] :[Map of Kaingaroa tableland] [ms map]. [H.H.].

[Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933] :[Map of Kaingaroa tableland] [ms map]. [H.H.].

Alexander Turnbull Library