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21. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 240

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 240
Title:
‘PERSIAN GULF APPROACHES TO SHATT-AL-ARAB AND BAHMISHIR RIVERS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1890’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings, contours, mud banks, buoys, settlements, and comments on the type of ground. The co-ordinates are approximate. It is referred to in George Buchanan’s report of 20 June 1917.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

22. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 241

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 241
Title:
‘MOUTH OF THE SHATT AL ARAB RIVER’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings, contours and the correct position of channel buoys in April 1911. The co-ordinates are approximate. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab] of 20 June 1917.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

23. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 242

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 242
Title:
‘MOUTH OF THE SHATT AL ARAB RIVER Plan showing existing & proposed lighted buoys’
Scope & Content:
The map shows details of the mouth of the Shatt al Arab, including Fao [Faw], forts on land, settlements, and a line of proposed and actual buoys in the bay. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab] of 20 June 1917.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

24. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 243

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 243
Title:
‘Shatt al Arab Longitudinal section of channel from Fao to beyond Outer Bar in 1890, 1911 & 1916 respectively’
Scope & Content:
The vertical scale is 1:24. The map shows the height of the river bed of the Shatt al Arab from Fao [Al-Faw] to 18 miles below Fao, at the edge of the outer bar where the channel drops into the Persian Gulf. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

25. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 300

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 300
Title:
‘INDEX PLAN SHEWING MESOPOTAMIAN RAILWAYS’
Scope & Content:
The map shows railways which are proposed, under construction, and extant, with size of gauge marked in different colours. It also shows settlements, rivers, and roads. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

26. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 304

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 304
Title:
Skeleton Map showing Distribution of Lines of Communication Defence Troops
Scope & Content:
The map shows railways, towns, and rivers. The location of troops is marked in red and annotations show the numbers of squadrons, sections, and battalions present. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of the Po...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

27. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 309

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 309
Title:
‘DIAGRAM SHEWING PROPOSED SCHEMES FOR BERTHS AT MAGIL’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the Shatt Al-Arab River at Magil [Al Ma‘qil], annotated with existing wharves, proposed extensions, and Sir George Buchanan’s proposals. Buildings marked include offloading berths, depots, workshops, a cemetery, and offices. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Franci...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

28. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 313

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 313
Title:
‘MAP SHOWING FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the River Tigris with the embankments to stop flooding marked in red. Also shown are settlements, trees, the extent of flooding, the availability of drinking water and fuel, and descriptions of ground, such as desert. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

29. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 318

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 318
Title:
‘Sketch map SHOWING CULTIVATED AREAS’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the River Tigris and the River Euphrates, settlements on them, and outlines in red cultivated areas and the amount and grade of grain and bhoosa [fodder] they can produce. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

30. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 380

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 380
Title:
‘INDEX PLAN SHOWING MESOPOTAMIAN RAILWAYS (PRELIMINARY PLAN) 20 Feb 1918’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of two maps annexed to a report included in IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The other map sheet can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 381. The map shows the railways in a section of Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran], from the region around the entrance to the Shatt-ul-Arab [Shatt al Arab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1918
Extent:
1 map sheet