NZ Topo 500 Data Data

A permanent way having one or more rails which provides a track for trains or trams

Data Dictionary for railway_cl: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-r...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

An area of wet, soft earthy matter

Data Dictionary for mud_poly: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-m...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

A barrier constructed across a watercourse to control the flow or raise the level of water

Data Dictionary for dam_cl: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-d...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

A natural, flowing body of water emptying into an ocean, lake or other body of water and usually fed along it's course by converging tributaries.

Data Dictionary for river_cl: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-r...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

An imaginary line that connects points of equal height value eg the elevation of the land surface above or below a vertical datum, in this case of LINZ topographic mapping, this is Mean Sea Level.

Data Dictionary for contour: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-c... . The first contour is the 160m, then 300m, and every 300m thereafter.

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

A facility where aircraft can take off and land; usually consists of hard-surfaced landing strips, a control tower, hangars and accommodation for passengers and cargo

Data Dictionary for airport_pnt: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-a...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

Any formed all weather route suitable for the passage of any vehicle.

Data Dictionary for road_cl: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-r...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

Any standing body of fresh inland water.

Data Dictionary for lake_poly: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-l...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.

This provides a polygon coastline and islands layer which is based on the Topo500 products. It is a combination of the following layers:

• NZ Coastlines (Topo, 1:500k)
• NZ Island Polygons (Topo, 1:500k)

This topographic coastline is the line forming the boundary between the land and sea, defined by mean high water.

Islands from the NZ Island Polygons layer that lie within the NZ Coastline area (i.e. islands in lakes, rivers and estuaries) have been removed.

The GIS workflow to create the layer is:

1. NZ Coastlines were converted from a polyline to a polygon using a polyline to polygon tool.
2. The resulting coastal polygon was then used as an input into an erase tool and run against the NZ Island Polygon layer to remove all islands lying within the NZ Mainland and Stewart Island.

For more detailed description of each layer refer to the layer urls above.

A cable or cables supported by poles or towers for the transmission of electricity

Data Dictionary for powerline_cl: docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-p...

This layer is a component of the Topo500 data. The Topo500 map series will, when it is created, provide updated topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland at 1:500,000 scale.