‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [‎26r] (56/498)

ROUTE I—SECTION E.
HAMADAN to MALAYIR.
Distance —53 miles.
Reference —I" Map 9-B.
K 0 f e : —This Section, report on which was compiled in September 1941, is
intendei to supplement and not supersede Section D «>f Koute IV, which has been
left. In conjunction with Roure IV Sections E and F this section forms a useful
alternative roure from HAMADAN to TEHRAM. The distance* differ from those
shown in Route IV-D, and as they were probably taken from a car speedometer are
not guaranteed. For camping grounds, if required, see Route IV-u.
GENERAL REPORT.
1 Classification.— 1. in all weathers. The road is used
by A.l.O.C. petrol tankers and other heavy commercial motors.
2 Surface and Grading .—Generally 18' metalled roadway
Two-way traffic, though care is required when passing through
villages where road is narrow and winding. The surface is dusty
and badly corrugated, especially on the portion HAMADAN-
TOKAR (J 3986). Normal maintenance is carried on, but is
insufficient as the metalling requires relaying in the worst
places.
3 Character of Adjacent Country—The country is des
cribed as one long defile varying up to five miles in width with
high features on either side from which stretch minor features
dividing the ground into a series of long valleys. The country
thus lends itself into a series of defensive positions.
It is unsuitable for large scale A.F.V. operations and move
ment of tracks would be confined to 2-3 miles on either side
of the road. Dispersion off the road is possible throughout. A
telegraph line follows the route.
4. Villages—The villages generally have orchards varying
from 500 to 1000 yards square in size enclosed in mud walls d 5
feet high which would impede track movement oft roads.
5. For Climatic Effects, Exceptional Features, Repair and
Supply Facilities, see Route IV—D.
DETAILED REPORT
DFMARKS.
Miles.
Classification.
Inter.
Total,
B. 1
0
0
B. 1
•5
*5
B. 1
‘5
10
HAMDAN.—Central roundabout. Leave
as for KAZVIN.
Roundabout on outskirts of town. Turn
sharp-right and 250 yards later turn left
Cross wide shallow dry nullah either by