Strategic Engineering Study Number 131, Samar and Leyte (P.I.) Terrain Intelligence
Abstract
This report was prepared by the Geological Survey for the Chief of Engineers, during the months of July-August 1944. It describes those terrain features of Samar and Leyte and some neighboring islands that are of military significance. Each map and its accompanying table, is devoted to a specialized problem; together they preset a regional picture of the character of the country, and the relationship of terrain to movement, airdrome sites, road construction and maintenance problems, water supply, nature and location of types of construction materials, geology and soils. Climate and vegetation are considered briefly; other intelligence reports should be consulted for detailed information. Terrain studies of Samar and Leyte Islands, Republic of the Philippines. Includes terrain appreciation; general features and coastal detail; water supply, construction, airdrome sites; roads; soil; construction materials; geology; vegetation; climate. Includes tables, black and white photographs, maps.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- ADA544891