Topographic Layers

Polygon for each Topo50 map sheet holding extents of each sheet, it's sheet code, name, edition, and revision statement. This is the same information that is printed on each Topo50 map

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

This layer is a component of the Topo250 map series. The Topo250 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland and Chatham Islands, at 1:250,000 scale.

Further information on Topo250: www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo250

This polygon layer is provided to assist with identifying the coverage of aerial photography in the Crown Aerial Film Archive. Included surveys were flown on behalf of the Crown and private entities by New Zealand Aerial Mapping between 1936 and 2008.

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Note: No historical aerial photos can be directly downloaded from the LINZ Data Service. Photos are provided only upon request (see below).

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The footprints in this layer are estimations of the extent of each photograph taken. Positional accuacy will vary and not all photos have associated footprints.

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The physical Crown Aerial Film Archive is managed for Toitū Te Whenua LINZ by WSP New Zealand. Nearly all Crown surveys have been scanned and are available digitally upon request. See the Crown Aerial Film Archive historical imagery scanning project for direction on how to access the digitised photos. _ _

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Photos not yet digitised can be ordered from WSP NZ for a fee. You will need to provide the survey, run, and photo number (values in the ‘SURVEY’, 'RUN', and 'PHOTO_NO' attributes) for each image in your area of interest. WSP will be able to provide a quote for providing the images in various formats. Contact them at WSP Photo Sales.

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The Crown Aerial Film Archive is an amalgamation of surveys flown by New Zealand Aerial Mapping for the Crown and surveys flown for private entities. This layer is updated periodically to reflect the latest imagery digitised and ready for distribution.

A place for burying the dead.

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

A line of trees which breaks or interrupts the force of the wind

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

A wrecked vessel, either submerged or visible which is attached to or foul of the bottom or cast up on the shore; or a greatly disabled or damaged vehicle

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland, Chatham and New Zealand's offshore Islands, at 1:50,000 scale.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

An excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone or the like is obtained by cutting, blasting etc

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

A tract of land covered by trees native to New Zealand.

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

An artificial bank of earth and or stone built above the natural surface

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

An artificial bank of earth and or stone built above the natural surface

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

A structure used for the storage of fluids.

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

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000.
For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50