‘MAP OF OMÂN SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRINCIPAL TRIBES. COMPILED FOR OFFICIAL USE BY Edward Charles ROSS, Political Agent, MUSCAT’
Date:
1872/1872
Description:
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.Routes shown by dotted line with wells indicated. Names of tribes inserted on map in different colours showing their approximate location with a key provided in bottom left.The coast and principal mountain peaks are taken from the chart by Constable and Stiffe; the interior from Welstead's map and the projections from those by E B Girdlestone. Ross has corrected spellings and made additions taken from 'native sources'.Includes five tables listing names of tribes and details on their population and areas they inhabit.Physical description: Dimensions:589 x 800 mm, on sheet 659 x 930 mm