Topographic Layers

The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland, the Chatham Islands, and offshore islands at 1:50,000 scale.

Along with the paper-based Topo50 map series, digital images of the maps are also publicly available.

Georeferenced raster digital images are provided at a resolution of 300 DPI. Georeferencing allows adjacent maps to be accurately and automatically aligned within GIS systems.

For more information, and a description of the georeferencing keys:
www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50/digit...

Please be aware of the following:

• The existence of a road or track does not necessarily indicate public right of access.
  

• Closed tracks are defined as being no longer maintained or passable and should not be used by recreationalists. The Department of Conservation or other authorities should be contacted for the latest information on tracks and huts.
  

• Not all aerial wires, cableways and obstructions that could be hazardous to aircraft are held in the data.
  

• Contours and spot elevations in forest and snow areas may be less accurate.
  

• Not all pipelines including both underground and above ground are held in the data or shown on the printed maps. For the latest information please contact the utility and infrastructure agencies
  

• Permits may be required to visit some sensitive and special islands and areas. Contact the Department of Conservation to see if you need to apply for a permit.

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: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/327-nz-mainland-river-cent...

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_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/328-nz-mainland-river-poly...

A relatively permanent walled and roofed construction.

Data Dictionary for building_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/246-nz-mainland-building-p...

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

Data Dictionary for native_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/306-nz-mainland-native-pol...

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

Data Dictionary for coastline: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/258-nz-mainland-coastlines...

Any standing body of fresh inland water.

Data Dictionary for lake_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/293-nz-mainland-lake-polyg...

A relatively permanent walled and roofed construction.

Data Dictionary for building_pnt: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/245-nz-mainland-building-p...

A tract of land covered by trees not native to New Zealand

Data Dictionary for exotic_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/267-nz-mainland-exotic-pol...

An area of land set aside for fire-arms practise

Data Dictionary for rifle_range_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

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

License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand - data.linz.govt.nz/license/attribution-3-0-new-zeal...
More Information: data.linz.govt.nz/layer/326-nz-mainland-rifle-rang...