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Methven topographic map

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Methven

Methven is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located near the western edge of the Canterbury Plains, 34 km (21 mi) north of Ashburton and 95 km (59 mi) west of Christchurch, and at an elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft). The town is a service centre for agriculture in the surrounding area, and is a base for skiing at the nearby Mount Hutt skifield. The town slogan is "Amazing Space".

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Name: Methven topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Methven, Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand (-43.64477 171.61908 -43.61830 171.66436)

Average elevation: 1,053 ft

Minimum elevation: 978 ft

Maximum elevation: 1,138 ft

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