Historical Mining Maps

Comprehensive digital documentation of Sungai Lembing's mining heritage through GIS-based mapping of underground tunnel networks, railway infrastructure, and mining sites across Pahang.

Interactive Mapping

Explore the Historical Sites

Map Details

Understanding the Mining Network

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Mining Map

Comprehensive digital mapping of the 322km underground tunnel network system, documenting all historical mining sites and ore processing facilities.

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Railway Map

Complete documentation of the historic mining railway network that transported tin ore from underground mines to processing facilities and ports.

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Technical Specifications

Advanced GIS technology and surveying methods used to create accurate digital representations of historical infrastructure.

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Historical Context

Rich historical documentation provides context for each mapped location, connecting physical sites to their cultural and economic significance.

Publications & References

Academic research, technical reports, and historical documentation supporting our digital mapping initiatives.

Journal Article

Digital Heritage Preservation Through GIS Mapping: The Case of Sungai Lembing Tin Mines

Illyani Ibrahim, Ahmad Babal, Lee Wei Chen

Conference Paper

Underground Infrastructure Documentation Using Ground-Penetrating Radar

Ahmad Babal, Mohd Asri Zainul, Sarah Tan

Technical Report

Sungai Lembing Mining Railway Network: Historical Documentation and Digital Reconstruction

Research Team, IIUM & Universiti Malaya

Book Chapter

From Tin to Tourism: Sustainable Heritage Development in Former Mining Towns

Illyani Ibrahim, Ahmad Babal

Dataset

Sungai Lembing Mining Heritage GIS Dataset (1886-1986)

Digital Heritage Research Lab, IIUM

Historical Archive

Pahang Consolidated Company Limited: Mining Operations Records (1900-1950)

National Archives of Malaysia

Journal Article

Community-Based Heritage Tourism: Lessons from Post-Industrial Mining Towns in Malaysia

Wong Mei Ling, Illyani Ibrahim, Ahmad Babal

Conference Paper

3D Laser Scanning for Industrial Heritage Documentation: Sungai Lembing Case Study

Azman Hassan, Lee Wei Chen, Kumar Raj

Technical Report

Environmental Impact Assessment of Historical Mining Activities in Pahang River Basin

Environmental Research Unit, Universiti Malaya

Journal Article

Oral History and Mining Memory: Preserving Worker Narratives from Sungai Lembing

Fatimah Abdullah, Norazlina Mohd Said

Book Chapter

Colonial Mining Infrastructure in British Malaya: Engineering Legacy of Sungai Lembing

James Lim, Dr. Peter Wong

Dataset

Historical Production Data and Worker Demographics (1886-1986)

Pahang Museum Authority, National Heritage Department