‘Sketch Survey Karun River Ahwaz to Shustar, By Lieut. W. B. Huddleston, R.I.M. November 1899.’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘Sketch Survey Karun River Ahwaz to Shustar, By Lieut. W. B. Huddleston, R.I.M. November 1899.’
- Creator:
- Author: Willoughby Baynes Huddleston
- Date:
- 1900/1900
- Description:
- Abstract: The sketch map shows the course of the river Karun from Ahwaz [Ahvāz] to Shushtar, based on a survey undertaken by Lieutenant Willoughby Baynes Huddleston of the Royal Indian Marine in November 1899. The map indicates: the course and nature of the river; soundings, measured in fathoms; the height of banks, shoals; channel hazards; plains; notable landmarks; roads; and river tributaries. A note below the map title states that the bearings were taken by prismatic compass from the deck of the river steamer Shushtan, at a time of year when the river was at its lowest annual point. The note gives further information on the methods used to record river measurements and bearings.Other labels on the map: at the top, ‘No. 2’; at the bottom: ‘Exd C.J.A.’Physical description: Dimensions: 354 x 217 mm, on sheet 419 x 275 mm.Materials: Printed on paper.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Map
- Type (Narrower):
- Maps
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Hydrology
Rivers - Geographic region:
- Karun River
Ahwaz
Shushtar - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100040908393.0x000003_ar
81055/vdc_100040908393.0x000003_en
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/8, f 3
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/8, f 3