The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government, Vol. 2 (of 2) — John Shaqi
The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government, Vol. 2 (of 2)Sudan. Wizarat al-Naql wa-al-Muwasalat
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The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Sudan. Wizarat al-Naql wa-al-Muwasalat
Sudan -- Description and travel; Sudan -- History
| | |Indifferent camp ground, some
| | |grazing and fuel.
| | |
| | |For 3 miles after Obak track lies
| | |through heavy sand over hills and
| | |drifts, then good level going,
| | |only occasional sand.
| | |
| 14 | 206 |Some trees and grass here;
| | |suitable camp ground; water might
| | |possibly be found. Site of
| | |proposed well.
| | |
Jebel Eremit | 2 | 208 |A low granite hill on left of
| | |track.
| | |
Abu Odfa | 5 | 213 |Curious-shaped mass of rock on
| | |right of track.
| | |
Wadi Abu Selim| 21 | 234 |Some trees and grass; water could
| | |probably be found. Site of
| | |proposed well.
| | |
_Maho Bey | 11 | 245 |Good revetted well, 40 feet down,
(well)_ | | |covered by mud brick fort;
| | |excellent water, practically
| | |unlimited supply, good camping
| | |ground, fuel and grazing.
| | |
Berber | 6 | 251 |Except for first 3 miles all going
| | |from Obak to Berber excellent.
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SUMMARY OF WELLS ON NORTHERLY ROUTE.
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