Description
Geology of the Southern Najd quadrangle, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Map I-211 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. . Prepared by Glen F. Brown, Roy O. Jackson, Richard G. Bogue and Ruel D. Gierhart of the United States Geological Survey and the Arabian American Oil Company under the joint sponsorship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Published 1963. Mid 20th century dual language, dual dated colour geological survey map. Size 114 x 103 cm | 44.5 x 40.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Tape burn on right hand side. Small area of paper loss in right margin. 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: 1963, Geological maps, Map, Other cartographers, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, US Geological Survey/Aramco
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Southern Najd quadrangle geology-Saudi Arabia-Map I-211A-USGS/Aramco 1963
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Antique Maps of Asia
Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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