This map shows Yemen (including the Aden Protectorate), Asir and the surrounding region, including parts of French Somaliland [Djibouti] and Hejaz. The map, which was reproduced by the Survey of Egypt, shows approximate boundaries of Yemen, Asir, the Aden Protectorate, and Hejaz in blue crayon.
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...
The map shows the province of Fars in Persia [Iran]. It shows features including camel paths, mule paths, foot paths, telegraph lines and deserted villages, hydrology, and it provides some indication of relief. The map was published under the direction of Colonel S G Burrand, Officiating Surveyor...
The map shows Koweit [Kuwait] Harbour. The map includes brief descriptions of topography and vegetation. Soundings (depths) in feet are indicated by the numbers shown, and the map also includes depth contour lines. The map is labelled as being drawn from a survey by Captain A C Burgess, and it...
Hydrographic Office map showing the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, with a number of inset maps (including Doha and Abu Dhabi), and views of the coast and islands from the sea. Compiled from surveys by Captain John Michael Guy and Captain George Barnes Brucks, 1821-29, and by Commander Charles Go...
Plan of new officers’ quarters to be built near Candahar [Kandahar] for officers in the Indian Army during the First Anglo-Afghan War. The plan was drawn by Lieutenant William Fraser-Tytler, Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, Candahar.
The survey indicates some elevation heights, the contours and quality of the terrain and its suitability or not for defences. Original was signed Robert Foster, Captain Engineers, Aden, 1 April 1839. Copied in the Chief Engineer Office, Bombay [Mumbai], 16 April 1839.
'ARABIA: GENERAL MAP SHOWING COMMUNICATIONS, LANDING GROUNDS ETC.'
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Map showing aerodromes, landing grounds and seaplane anchorages in the Arabian Peninsula. The map also indicates hydrology, settlements, and boundaries. Includes the following printing statement: 'Produced under the Superintendence of Captain J.A. Edgell, O.B.E., R.N., Hydrographer.' Prepared b...
‘Rough sketch of Northern Section of Perso-Baluch Frontier’
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Sketch map illustration the northern frontier between Persia [Iran] and British Baluchistan [in present-day Pakistan]. The map is marked with two lines: a blue line, actually drawn in black and indicating the border as determined by the Holdich Agreement, and a red line, being the approximate li...
Map showing the fire prevention service at the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) Refinery, Bahrain, produced by the Bahrain Petroleum Company. The map shows the Refinery perimeter, pipeways, roadways, and the following features: fire hydrants new fire hydrants installed since 20 September 1937 ...