‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [‎229r] (462/498)

M. T. ROUTE No. XIV-SECTION B.
HAIDERABAD to REZAIEH (URUMIEH)
Distance—A5 miles
Number of stages.-- 2 .
Date of compilation—April, 1935. Revised 1941.
Reference sheet—\-G.
Authorities. M. A. Tehran, August, 1934.
Intelligence Reports.
GENERAL REPORT.
1. Classifcation. B. 2 in all weathers.
2- Surface and Grading. The road is a mere track laii
over the hard and occasionally rocky soil which is to be fcun<
on the hill slopes overlooking the lake from the west Then
is no soling and the metalling consists of a light shingling.
3. Character of Adjacent Country—The road runs for ven
nearly the whole length on a hillside being closely commande;
from the hills on the left and seldom being more than a mile from
the lake shore. Operations off the road therefore are impossible
for any troops but infantry, though cavalry could operate between
the road and the lake m those few areas where space permits
4 Climatic Effects. Snow does not lie on the lake side to
any depth and will not impede traffic.
The main rainfall occurs between December and April and
the r T?Si be 1 com( T b °ggy where it descends to the plain
near REZAIEH. The heat m summer is not intense and troon
movements by day are possible. The winter cold is severe.
The glare from the salt deposits on the lake shore is trying
and a wind blowing off the water can cause great irritation to th?
eyes.
Glare glasses should be carried.
5. Exceptional Features. —Nil.
6 Repair Facilities—Gravel is obtainable throughout
There are no road rollers nor is this route considered important
enough by the Iranian Government to warrant more than the em
ployment of a man per 5 miles on maintenance duties.
7. Supply Facilities.—{i) Camping grounds—Are plentiful
and good.
(ii) Water. —Is scarce (but not very scarce) for the first
two-thirds of the distance and plentiful for the remainder.
(iij) Supplies — As for water.