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Language English Place Abyssinia, Africa Material Type Maps and Plans

1. IOR/L/PS/20/C126/1, f 394

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C126/1, f 394
Title:
‘To Illustrate the Rise of Islam’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of seven maps included in IOR/L/PS/20/C126/1. It depicts the areas affected by the early expansion of Islam, extending from Armenia in the north to Yemen in the south, and from Persia [Iran] in the east to Egypt in the west. Portrays the routes of major rivers and relief b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1915
Extent:
1 map sheet

2. IOR/X/12126

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126
Title:
A collection of maps taken from IOR/L/MIL/5/543-660 relating to the Abyssinia Expeditionary Force 1867-1868
Scope & Content:
A collection of maps taken from IOR/L/MIL/5/543-660 relating to the Abyssinia Expeditionary Force 1867-1868 covering routes, camps, fortifications and other structures. Includes manuscript, printed and photographically reproduced maps and sketches.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
38 sheets.

3. IOR/X/12126/1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/1
Title:
Sketch map of Abyssinia to accompany Qr Mr Genl.'s report dated 6 July 1867
Scope & Content:
Shows relief, drainage and settlements. Routes and some place names are marked by hand in red ink; large bodies of water are hand-coloured in blue ink. Includes a graticule. Signed by Sir Robert Phayre, Lieutenant Colonel and Quarter Master General of the Army.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 folded sheet

4. IOR/X/12126/3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/3
Title:
'Howakel Bay, Red Sea, by Henry Salt Esquire, 1810' Prepared at the Admiralty Sept. 10th 1867
Scope & Content:
An Admiralty chart showing a portion of coastline in present-day Eritrea, indicating soundings in fathoms.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 sheet

5. IOR/X/12126/4

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/4
Title:
'Map of Part of Central Abyssinia' Compiled by E.G Ravenstein and lithographed at the Topographical Depot of the War Office.
Scope & Content:
Topographical map of parts of Abyssinia, showing relief, drainage, with colour manuscript demarcation of territories. The map is undated, but was presented to the Royal Geographical Society on 11 May 1868.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
before 1868
Extent:
1 sheet

6. IOR/X/12126/5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/5
Title:
'Route Map of Abyssinia' Lithographed at the Topographical Depot of the War Office.
Scope & Content:
Topographical map showing routes in Abyssinia, with an inset 'General Map of Abyssinia' in the top left corner above four vertical section profiles drawn at different scales.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 sheet

7. IOR/X/12126/6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/6
Title:
[Abyssinia] Lithographed at the Topographical Depot of the War Office
Scope & Content:
Topographical map with index inset in the lower right corner.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
5 sheets

8. IOR/X/12126/7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/7
Title:
Sketch shewing the routes surveyed from Position No. 1 at Mulkutto to the Koomaylo Pass & to Uddodo and Wah watering places. The rest of the Country has been sketched in from general observation
Scope & Content:
Topographical map with notes on features and vegetation. Rivers are indicated as dry or wet in colour. Original signed by Lt Col R Phayre, Quarter Master General of the Army, 15th October 1867.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 sheet

9. IOR/X/12126/8

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/8
Title:
Sketch map of the reconnaissances made by the Abyssinian Pioneering Force 21st to 29th Oct and 4th to 21st Nov 1867
Scope & Content:
Topographical map of parts of Abyssinia, with notes and sketches. Water bodies and courses indicated in manuscript colour. Lithographed at the Quarter Master General's Office, Poona, Dec 1867. Original signed by Lt Col H. St. C. Wilkins, 27th November 1867.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 sheet

10. IOR/X/12126/9

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/12126/9
Title:
Sketch plan of the Country around Post No. 1 at Mulkuttoo, Annesley Bay shewing the plains extending North & South along the coast and inland to the Koomaylo and Uddoda camps - also the first part of the Koomaylo Pass to the Sooro defile
Scope & Content:
Topographical map showing settlements, camps and wells, with notes on features. Rivers are indicated as dry or wet in colour. Original signed by Lt Col R Phayre, Quarter Master General of the Army, 2nd November 1867.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867
Extent:
1 sheet