NZ Topo 500 Data Layers

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.

A fixed signal, mark or light erected for the guidance of mariners or aeroplane pilots.

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

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 artificial open waterway used for transportation, waterpower or irrigation.

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

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.

The line forming the boundary between the land and sea, defined by mean high water.

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

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.

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 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 tract of land covered by trees not native to New Zealand

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

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.

Geographic name holds the proper noun of certain objects within the Topo databases. Geographic_name does not apply to roads, railway lines, or descriptive text - eg 'Brunner Mine' would be a Geographic_name but 'mine disused' is held in the descriptive_text feature

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

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 height above a vertical datum, represented on a map by a dot locator with the elevation printed beside the dot. Unlike trigonometrical stations, spot heights are not identifiable on the ground

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

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.