Figure 1
The map is titled “KUWAIT” in English and Arabic script at the top left. The map primarily outlines the urban and surrounding areas with a focus on land use and infrastructure. The central part of the map shows a densely built-up area labeled “KUWAIT TOWN,” delineated by city walls and gates (example, BAB SAFAT, BAB AL-JAHRA). Within this area, various sections are marked with letters (A, B, C, D, E, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R) and some labels indicating functions like “INDUSTRY” and “EDUCATION.” Key features such as “Town Walls,” “Town Hall,” “New Market,” “Cemetery,” “Hospital,” and “Mosque” are also indicated. Roads extend outwards from Kuwait Town. To the east, a prominent area is labeled “HAWALLI” and further east, “AS-SALMIYA.” To the west and southwest, areas are designated for “EDUCATION,” “HEALTH,” and “INDUSTRY.” Several dotted lines appear to represent proposed or future roads or boundaries. A compass rose with a prominent “N” for North is located in the upper right corner. A scale bar at the bottom indicates distances in “FEET” and “METRES.”1951 master plan of Kuwait by Minoprio, Spencely and Macfarlane (Source: Shiber, 1964)