"كتيّب بلاد الرافدين. المجلد II. ١٩١٧" [‎٣‎٣‎٦] (٥٤٢/٣٤٥)

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LAND KOUTES
Khor Umm Gateibeh, when it is good. Fuel from scrub. Sheep
on both banks of the Dujeileh for the first 20 m., and generally at
Khor Umm Gateibeh. In September 1916 large quantities of grain
and bJtusa were to be found at the Sadraniyeh and Baghailat forts.
On September 22, 1916, the water in the Dujeileh was of the
following dimensions:—From the point where the Chediyeh Creek
took off from it, for 3 m. westward, it had shrunk to a channel 8 ft.
wide and 2 ft. deep ; after 3 m. it widened to 45 ft., and had a depth
of 3-3^ ft., as far as a point f m. E. of Sabab Abu Kashaibeh. Then
it gradually shallowed till it was only a few inches in depth at a point
i m. SW.of Sabab Abu Kashaibeh. Thence again it gradually widened
to 150 ft., with a depth of 5 ft., at 4 m. SW. of Abu Kashaibeh. At
4 m. E. of Baghailat the width increased to 180 ft., and the depth to
6^ ft. (Unless these distances follow the windings of the canal,
there is some discrepancy between them and the distances given in
the itinerary.) The following points on the Dujeileh are good land
marks, and might be used as signalling stations: Rumeileh Mound,
on S. bank, 3 m. W. of the Chediyeh: Tel Daraj, on N. bank: Tel
Abu Kashaibeh, on N. bank, and ■§ m. SW. of Abu Kashaibeh:
Fort Hafiz, on N. bank, 3 m. E. by N. of Baghailat.
(a) By the N. hank
Kumeit. Start W. and cross the Kharash (dry at begin
ning of September.)
Cross ford on the Dujeileh., sandy and practicable lor
wheels. Follow N. bank of Dujeileh at distances varying
from 600 yds. to 2 m.
Sabab Tel Daraj, canal, at beginning of September 1916,
9 ft. wide, 2 ft. deep, with muddy bottom, impracticable
for wheels. On September 22, 1916, this stream could
be avoided by a detour to N. along the edge of the
marsh.
Proceed along road practicable for all arms.
Sabab Abu Kashaibeh., impracticable for wheels. This
stream cannot be turned. The ford is 100 yds. above
its junction with the Dujeileh. It has a firm sandy
bottom and sloping banks. On September 22, 1916,
the water was 1-| ft. deep and 15 ft. wide. At the
junction with the Dujeileh the crossing of this canal
is muddy and treacherous.
From here to Kut el-Hai the route is practicable for all
arms in the dry season. Continue along the Dujeileh,
both banks of which are covered to a depth of 100-200
Miles from
Kumeit
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