[PW] Topographical map of Qala Bist

[Karen Lofstrom]

I'm looking for a map, preferably a topographical map with
archaeological sites identified, of the Lashkar Gah region of the
Helmand Valley in Afghanistan. I'd like to know just where the
fortress of Qala Bist (formerly the citadel of Bust) is located. I
have an old picture of the citadel through the famous archway and I
know that it's somewhere in the triangle of land where the Helmand and
Argandab rivers merge, but I can't find any detailed maps anywhere. I
can get satellite pictures of the area, but I can't identify the
citadel from the those pictures.

Here are some possible sources:

D. Schlumberger et al., Lashkari Bazar. Une residence
royale ghaznavide et ghoride, Memoires de la Delegation Archeologique
Francaise en Afghanistan
28 (Paris: Boccard, 1978)

Terry Allen, "Notes on Bust," Iran 26-28 (1988-90)

Ball, Warwick, Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan

According to Worldcat, the Schlumberger is only available at a library
in Lyon, so that's out of the question. "Iran" is a periodical, behind
paywalls. The Ball gazetteer I could probably get through ILL, which I
will do if no one here can easily find a map of the citadel of Bust.

According to various travel books all the bluffs along the river are
lined with old fortresses, and I'd like to know where those are too.
If possible.

This is for my personal use, a novel that I'm researching, so there's
no hurry. No impatient patron.

--
Karen Lofstrom