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Digital maps

imageThis is a collection of digital images of historical maps. The maps focus mostly on Christchurch and Canterbury.

The digital copies of the maps are from originals held by Christchurch City Libraries, Christchurch City Archives, and from the Cartographic Collection at the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand.

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Browse our catalogue for maps held by Christchurch City Libraries

Contemporary and historical maps of Christchurch and Canterbury, current New Zealand topographical maps, street maps, National Park and track maps, soil & geological maps and nautical charts for local areas are held in the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre. Other maps are held in collections though out the Central Library.

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