The maps shows the island of Muharrak [Muharraq] and surrounding coastline. The map indicates a landing ground and a number of properties operated by the Royal Air Force as well an additional area of land that had been proposed for purchase by it for use as a new landing ground.
The map shows the north-eastern tip of Bahrain, encompassing Muharraq, Manamah and the northern tip of Sitra. The map indicates vegetation, settlements, buildings and landing grounds.
Bahrein. Site of Possible Naval Base (From Admty. Chart No. 3540)
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The maps shows the north-eastern tip of Bahrain island, primarily al Menama [Manamah] and Muharrak [Muharraq]. The map indicates vegetation, settlements, buildings and the location of proposed British naval facilities (some of which have been marked in pencil directly on to the map).
The map shows the village of Jufair and surrounding area including the coastline. It indicates the owners (and usage) of various plots of land in the vicinity.
Map of Kuwait produced (according to a letter on folio 409 of IOR/L/PS/12/3811) by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC). The map shows main settlements (with place names in both English and Arabic), and gives some indication of relief. The boundaries of Kuwait are shown by means of a line of th...
General map of the Persian Gulf and surrounding territories, including Southern Arabistan, Kuwait, the Province of Hasa, part of Nejd, Bahrain and Qatar (not marked). The map includes major places, and gives some indication of relief. The map was sent by the Kuwait Oil Company to the India Offi...
Sketch map showing the location in the Persian Gulf of Khor Ghanadah. The map shows an area of disputed territory around Khor Ghanadah claimed by both Abu Dhabi and Dibai [Dubai].
Sketch Map Showing Proposed Border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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The map accompanies a letter on folio 57 of IOR/L/PS/12/3838, from the Manager, Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited to the Political Agent, Bahrain. In the letter the Company suggest that, in view of discussions over the boundaries of the various shaikhdoms on the Trucial Coast, that t...
The map accompanies a letter on folio 67 of IOR/L/PS/12/3838, from Major Andrew Charles Stewart, the Political Agent, Muscat, to the Political Resident, Persian Gulf. Stewart states in his letter that he has enclosed a tracing taken from one of Bertram Thomas's maps, 'on which the Sultan [of Mus...
