Wanbera-Gubba-Tumha. Prismatic Compass Traverse by Major R.E. Cheesman O.B.E. 1928-29
Scope & Content:
A series of linked traverses of approximately 20 miles width covering routes within 100 miles of Wanbera in north-western Abyssinia. Portrays hydrology, relief by form lines and spot heights, settlements, camps, the international boundary and the expedition routes, and includes topographical not...
Compass traverse, Gorei-Sayo-Kurmuk'. Created by 'E.N. Erskine
Scope & Content:
Unadjusted traverse undertaken in 1929 and covering a 200-mile route from Gorei in western Abyssinia north-westwards towards Kurmuk in western Anglo-Egyptian Sudan to a width of approximately 15 miles. Portrays hydrology, indicative relief and form lines, roads and tracks, telephone lines, settl...
Compass traverse undertaken in 1930-31 to investigate a course for a motor road. Covers a 150-mile route from Dangila north-westwards to Gallabat to a width of approximately 15 miles. Portrays hydrology, relief by form lines, hachures and spot heights, triangulation points, roads and tracks, set...
Roseires & Lake Tana, Country between.' - War Office ledger. Created by 'The J.G. White Engineering Corporation
Scope & Content:
Map sheet and accompanying report of an expedition to investigate a dry-weather road route between Lake Tsana in north-western Abyssinia and Roseires in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The surveyor and report author is stated as David F. Giboney. Note: The spelling 'Tana' is used in the War Office ledger...
Compass traverse and plane table survey covering the 300-mile expedition route between Lake Tsana and Roseires. Portrays hydrology, relief by form lines, roads and tracks, settlements, the international boundary and place names. The accompanying report (ABY/50/2) describes the survey contributi...
Route Report from Dangila, Abyssinia to Menze, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
Scope & Content:
Report covering that part of the expedition route from Dangila in north-western Abyssinia to Menze on the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan frontier. Describes the expedition, survey methodology and the potential for road construction. Incorporates a covering letter from C.F. Conn, Secretary to The J.G. Whit...
