Following Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, British strategic interests in the regions, encompassing the eastern territories of Syria and Iraq, intensified dramatically. This surge in interest was mainly driven by the necessity to safeguard routes to British India. Consequently, British scholarly endeavors concerning the ecologies and histories of the Mesopotamian region significantly increased from the early 19th century onwards. Echoing their British counterparts, Ottoman administrators and reformists also consistently underscored the prospective agricultural potential of Mesopotamia, envisioning it as a pivotal agricultural hub capable of sustaining the empire and supplying international markets. Through the utilization of digital humanities tools, this paper endeavors to visually illustrate the divergent British and Ottoman perspectives and geopolitical aspirations concerning Iraq. The focal points of analysis will primarily revolve around two pivotal historical sources: the Seyahatname-i Hudud and The Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman, and Central Arabia. Seyahatname-i Hudud, authored by Mehmed Hurşid Pasha, offers a unique window into Ottoman perceptions of the region during the mid-19th century. As a scribe within the Ottoman survey commission of 1848-1852, he embarked on numerous expeditions along the Ottoman-Qajar border, meticulously documenting his observations and field notes. This source provides invaluable insights into the Ottoman Empire's territorial concerns and strategic considerations vis-à-vis its neighboring empires, notably the Qajar Empire. The Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman, and Central Arabia, commonly referred to as Lorimer's Gazetteer, stands as a monumental work compiled by John Gordon Lorimer. Originally commissioned by the British government in India and published in 1908, this comprehensive encyclopedia served as a handbook for British diplomats and officials operating in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Persia. Its detailed documentation of historical and geopolitical details offers a British perspective on the region, reflecting imperial interests and strategic objectives during the early 20th century. By harnessing digital humanities methodologies, this paper aims to juxtapose and analyze the insights gleaned from these two seminal sources, shedding light on the contrasting British and Ottoman spatial understandings of Iraq amidst the dynamic forces of modernization, centralization, and imperialism. Through interactive visualizations and comparative analyses, the paper seeks to unravel the intricate layers of geopolitical discourse and territorial imaginings that shaped the historical landscape of Iraq during this transformative period.