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Atlases | library map collections
Atlases
The library has a wide selection of New Zealand atlases and street maps available at both the Central City Library and community libraries. The main collection can be found on the First Floor of the Central City Library, next to the map cabinets.
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Map
Collections
Travel maps
A selection of current New Zealand travel maps is available on the First Floor, Central Library.
Topographic maps
The Library has an extensive collection of topographic maps. The focus of the collection is the New Zealand Map Series 260, produced by Terralink on behalf of Land Information New Zealand. These maps provide unique detailed coverage of New Zealand on a 1: 50,000 scale. Extensive physical details include terrain and contour lines.
An online index is available through Land Information New Zealand
Location: First Floor Map Collection, Central Library
Selected earlier editions are held in Special Collections - 2nd Floor, Central Library
Hydrographic maps (Navy charts)
These maps chart marine areas of New Zealand and selected Pacific Islands.
Note that they are for general interest only and should not be used for navigation purposes.
Location: First Floor Map Collection, Central Library
Selected earlier editions are held in Special Collections - 2nd Floor, Central Library
Historic maps
The library has an extensive collection of historic and rare maps held in Special Collections on the second floor of the Central Library.
Māori maps
Selected Maori maps are available on specialist topics. Enquire at Te Kohinga Matua, Auckland Research Centre on the second floor, Central Library.
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