RAF sketch map of the Qatar Peninsula
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- RAF sketch map of the Qatar Peninsula
- Date:
- 1935/1935
- Description:
- Abstract: Imprint:A.H.Q. [Air Headquarters] Drawing Office Iraq. Drawn by Aprim Bet-Benjamin, Nov. 1935.Distinctive Features:Relief shown by hachures.Map showing the Qatar Peninsula and central part of the Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. Numerous notations concerning terrain features cover the face of the map with routes, the location of wells with good water, and sandy and marshy areas marked.Includes a key to symbols and a list of sources used in compilation of the map.Inscriptions:On verso is an annotation in black ink: ‘Received under Air Officer Commanding, British forces in Iraq’s letter No. S. 10843/2411 dated 19th November 1935; file 61/31. With initials and date ‘12/12/35’.Physical description: Materials:Photographic print with additions in ink and crayon on tracing clothDimensions:592 x 357 mm, on sheet 670 x 431 mm
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Map
- Type (Narrower):
- Maps
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Geographic region:
- Qatar
Shatt al ʻArab
Saudi Arabia - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100050153328.0x000009_ar
81055/vdc_100050153328.0x000009_en
IOR/R/15/1/606, f 145
IOR/R/15/1/606, f 145