Title: Central Persian Gulf quad geology—Saudi Arabia/Qatar—Map I-209A—USGS/Aramco 1961 Description: Geology of the central Persian Gulf quadrangle, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Map I-209 A—Miscellaneous geologic investigations'. A map sheet from the landmark series that enabled Saudi Arabia to identify and exploit its oil reserves. Between 1950 and 1963, under the sponsorship of the Saudi Ministry of Finance and National Economy and in close collaboration with geologists of the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco), the U.S. Geological Survey Mission to Saudi Arabia produced 42 bilingual (Arabic–English) maps, charting in unprecedented detail the geology and geography of the Kingdom. At a time when much of the region was unmapped, the work required extensive aerial photography, controlled mosaics, and systematic reconnaissance geology. Led by key figures including Glen F. Brown, the joint US–Saudi programme issued maps at scales of 1:500,000 and 1:2,000,000. Published by the USGS in the United States, these surveys provided the scientific foundation for the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon and mineral development. This sheet encompasses areas later identified as major hydrocarbon provinces, including South Pars/North Dome Gas Field and eastern Dukhan (Qatar), plus numerous Qatari and UAE oil fields in the Persian Gulf . Prepared by Richard A. Bramkamp and Leon F. Ramirez of the United States Geological Survey and the Arabian American Oil Company under the joint sponsorship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Published 1961. Mid 20th century dual language, dual dated colour geological survey map with original wrapper. Size 103 x 103 cm | 40.5 x 40.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Provenance: The library of the Natural History Museum, London. Bears ownership and withdrawal stamps from the Natural History Museum. Manuscript annotations. Please check the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1961, Geological maps, Map, Middle East, Other cartographers, Persian, Persian Gulf, Qatar, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, US Geological Survey/Aramco
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