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1831. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3269, f 79

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3269, f 79
Title:
Mesopotamia Railway Index Plan
Scope & Content:
An index plan of railways in Mesopotamia between Busra [Basra], Nasiriyeh [Nasiriyah], and Kut-el-Amara [Kut]. The map also indicates hydrology and settlements. Also included are tables listing railway stations between Busra and Nasiriyeh and between Kurna [Al-Qurna] and Amarah [Amara], with the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

1832. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 238
Title:
‘SHATT-AL-ARAB OUTER BAR’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings and a proposed dredged channel, but no land features. The co-ordinates are approximate. It is referred to in 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

1833. 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

1834. 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

1835. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270, f 103

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270, f 103
Title:
‘EUPHRATES RIVER NASIRIYAH to BEDAIRI’
Scope & Content:
The map shows a section of the Euphrates river from Bedairi [Al Budayri] in the west to Nasiriyah in the east. The map indicates hydrology, settlements, and types of buildings. It also contains brief descriptions of vegetation, and provides some indication of relief. The names of towns and villa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c Feb 1917
Extent:

1 map sheet

1836. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 236
Title:
‘RIVER SHATT-AL-ARAB PORT OF BASRA’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings and proposed new port works for Basra. The survey was conducted by Captain O’Brien and Lieutenant Kilford under the direction of Brigadier-General Sir George Buchanan. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab] of 20 June...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

1837. 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

1838. 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

1839. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 237

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 237
Title:
‘MOUTH OF THE SHATT AL ARAB RIVER’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings and a proposed half tide training wall. It is reduced from the survey by Lieutenants Melhuish and Milne-Henderson (July to October 1916), with a resurvey of the outer bar by Lieutenants Maundrell and Sanderson (April 1917). It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the con...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

1840. 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