Dehra Compass
Mountain pass in Xinjiang, China
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Dehra Compass or Dehra Kompas (迪拉村) is the location of a historical caravan campsite in Aksai Chin. It is under Chinese control and claimed by India. Historically, the camp was used by caravans journeying between the Indian subcontinent and Tarim Basin. It was traversed by European explorers during the 1800s.[1] At one point, there were stone shelters constructed at this location to facilitate camping.[2]
| Dehra Compass | |
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 Interactive map of Dehra Compass | |
| Elevation | 5,450 m (17,881 ft) |
| Location | Xinjiang, China |
| Coordinates | 34°55′41″N 78°41′32″E |
Etymology
Sino-Indian border dispute
In the events leading to the Sino-Indian War, Indian patrols used Kompas La and Dehra Compass to monitor the area.[2] Chinese troops gained control of this area after May 1961.[4][5][6]
Kompas La
Kompas La or Dehra La (Chinese: 迪拉山口) is the pass through a nearby mountain spur. Historically the pass was to the south reached an elevation of 18,160 feet (5,540 m).[1] Present day, the vehicle accessible gravel road routed to the east, while still one of the highest in the world, only reaches elevation of 5,476 metres (17,966 ft),[7] serving the Chinese border outpost of Heweitan to the west.[citation needed]
See also
Notes
- From map: "THE DELINEATION OF INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES ON THIS MAP MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED AUTHORITATIVE"