'MAP SHOWING PROPOSALS FOR PARTIAL RECLAMATION OF THE MARSHS'

IOR/L/PS/10/458, f 32

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1915. 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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The map shows the estuary of the Euphrates and Old Euphrates. The map also indicates hydrology and settlements (Nasria, Elua, Basrah, Mohammera, Fao) with brief descriptions of topography, vegetation such as date gardens, and the residence of a notable sheikh. Water levels are indicated by detailed numbering.

The map was printed by the Simla Drawing Office and includes a printing statement which reads 'S.D.O. No. 1373 September, 1915'.

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1 map
Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 280 x 540mm

Written in
English in Latin script
Type
Map

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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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Unrestricted

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IOR/L/PS/10/458, f 32

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1915 (CE, Gregorian)

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'MAP SHOWING PROPOSALS FOR PARTIAL RECLAMATION OF THE MARSHS', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/458, f 32, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100037814603.0x000005> [accessed 18 April 2024]

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