'MAP SHOWING PROPOSED BAGHDAD RAILWAY'

IOR/L/PS/20/64, f 43

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1903. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Content

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 The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and Gulf of Oman' (Naval Intelligence Department No. 694), 1903, and bears the printing statement, 'Weller & Graham, Ltd. Litho, London.'.

Extent and format

1 map

Area map covers

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Scale

Scale approximately 1:8,600,000

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 44° 18' 1.08" N, 25° 31' 55.92" E
Top-right: 44° 18' 1.08" N, 52° 49' 20.28" E
Bottom-left: 26° 10' 30.72" N, 25° 31' 55.92" E
Bottom-right: 26° 10' 30.72" N, 52° 49' 20.28" E

It is part of

'PERSIAN GULF AND GULF OF OMAN. RESOURCES AND COAST DEFENCES. 1903.'

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/20/64

Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 196 x 240mm, on sheet 244 x 405mm

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Map

Archive information for this record

Original held at: British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
Access conditions: Unrestricted
Archive reference: IOR/L/PS/20/64, f 43
Date(s): 1903 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects: Railway lines
Places: RussiaPersiaArabiaOttoman EmpireBaghdad
People & organisations: Baghdad Railway

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'MAP SHOWING PROPOSED BAGHDAD RAILWAY', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/20/64, f 43, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100036633865.0x000006> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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