'Index Plan Shewing Mesopotamian Railways' [‎132r] (1/2)

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'Index Plan Shewing Mesopotamian Railways'

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Ref: IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 132

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in Jul 1919. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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A map of Mesopotamia and western Iran indicating railway routes, including those under construction. The map also shows topography, hydrology, and human settlements. The railway lines are colour coded to indicate gauge width.

Notes at the bottom of the sheet give details of corrections and updates between September 1917 and July 1919. The map was printed by the War Office and includes a printing statement which reads 'War Office. M. R. 2(A).' It was traced by 'N. M.' and is signed by Brigadier General G. Lubbock, Director of Railways.

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1 map

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Scale

1:1000000

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 36° 29' 30.84" N, 43° 0' 27.72" E
Top-right: 36° 29' 30.84" N, 48° 57' 5.76" E
Bottom-left: 29° 6' 25.92" N, 43° 0' 27.72" E
Bottom-right: 29° 6' 25.92" N, 48° 57' 5.76" E

Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed in colour on paper

Dimensions: 846 x 618mm

Written in

English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 132
Title: 'Index Plan Shewing Mesopotamian Railways'
Pages: 132r:132v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
Usage terms: Open Government Licence

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