This is a typical 19th-century geological map.It was prepared in 1887 by Alexander McKay to illustrate a report on the Mokihinui Coalfield, north of Westport. Although printed in black and white, it contains considerable detail of coal seams and is still a useful source of information.
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Alexander McKay, 'On the Mohikinui Coalfield', Reports of Geological Exploration 18 (1886-87): 161-167 7
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