This map was drawn to reflect the tribal divisions of the Bani Malik tribe in south-eastern Iraq. Major towns, lakes and districts are referenced on the map by name but no other detail is given. The names of each tribe and outlines of their areas of control are marked in red.
PERSIAN GULF AND GULF OF OMAN. RESOURCES AND COAST DEFENCES. 1903.
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The file contains a printed report published by the 'Admiralty, Intelligence Department (No. 694). September 1903.', providing a compilation of available information of naval, military and political value about various locations in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Places described include ...
The map shows a British cable station at Cape Jashk on the coast of south-eastern Persia, indicating principal buildings, wells, water tanks, the routes of a land telegraph and undersea cables, hydrology and topography. The map is Plate 1 in 'Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman' (Naval Intelligence D...
The map shows a region encompassing parts of Russia, Persia, Arabia and the Ottoman Empire, indicating the routes of proposed and existing railway lines. The map also shows hydrology, topography and major cities and towns. The map is Plate 2 in 'Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman' (Naval Intelligenc...
'Rough Sketch of Operations in the Vicinity of BUSHIRE from the 3rd. to the 10th. Feby. 1857.'
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The map shows a region to the north and east of Bushire in south-western Persia, indicating the positions of British and Persian military camps, and routes followed by British and Persian troops. The map also indicates hydrology, settlements and roads, and gives some indication of cultivation an...
'Rough Sketch of the attack on the Batteries of MOHUMRA by the combined Naval and Military Forces under command of Lt. Genl Sir James Outram. March 26th. 1857.'
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The map shows a region around Mohumra [Khorramshahr] in south-western Persia, indicating the positions and movements of British warships and troops, and the locations of Persian camps and gun batteries. The map also indicates hydrology, vegetation and settlements. The map is Plate 4 in 'Persian...
'Sketch of the Ground in the Neighbourhood of AHWAZ ON THE KARUN. showing the position occupied by the PERSIAN ARMY, and the advance of the BRITISH DETACHMENT upon the Town, March 1857.'
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The map shows a region around Ahwaz in south-western Persia, indicating the position occupied by the Persian army, and the landing place and advance of British troops. The map also indicates hydrology and buildings, with some indication of relief, and brief descriptions of topography. The map i...
'GENERAL OUTLINE MAP OF THE PERSIAN GULF Showing Submarine Cables and the Principal Places mentioned in the Report.'
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The map shows parts of the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, Afghanistan and Baluchistan, indicating major settlements and the routes of named submarine cables in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The map also indicates hydrology and frontier lines. An inset map drawn at a scale ...
'ROUGH MAP OF THE COUNTRY AROUND KOWEIT. (PERSIAN GULF) (Not drawn to Scale) by Captain E.A Simons R N.(1902).'
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The map shows a region around Koweit [Kuwait] on the Persian Gulf, indicating territorial boundaries, tribal regions, caravan routes and settlements. The map also indicates caravan journey times between some settlements, and provides short notes on tribal regions, journey times and boundaries. ...
