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Insulae Iavae Pars Occidentalis / Insulae Iavae Pars Orientalis
c.1720
Indonesia
A map of Java with mountains, jungles, animals and crops. Bathymetry (sea depth) is marked, including on an inset map of Batavia harbour. Illustrations include Batavia Castle, and a lion—representing Belgium—receiving tribute and enslaving locals.
A new and correct chart of part of the island of Java from the west end to Batavia with the Streights of Sunda
1711
Indonesia
This early 18th century maritime map charts the waters of the Straits of Sunda, between the islands of Java and Sumatra. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.
Insulae Iavae pars Occidentalis
c.1710-1719
Indonesia
A map of Java with mountains, jungles, animals and crops. Bathymetry (sea depth) is marked, including on an inset map of Batavia harbour. Illustrations include Batavia Castle, and a lion—representing Belgium—receiving tribute and enslaving locals.
Contrafactur des Scharmutz els der Hollander wider die Portigesen in dem Flus Batusabar
1607
Singapore
Maps can sometimes record a single event: this map depicts an October 1603 battle between the Dutch and Portuguese, as they fought for control of the trade routes through the Singapore Straits. The text panel recounts the story of the battle.
- Java49
- Batavia39
- Jakarta38
- Sumatra28
- Dutch East Indies26
- Sunda Strait21
- Java Sea20
- Borneo12
- Celebes10
- Oost-Indische Zee10
- Sulawesi10
- Banten8
- more Detailed Location »
- Military Fort39
- Kampong/Village18
- Church16
- Cemetery/Columbarium12
- Military Barracks12
- Residential Area9
- Hospital8
- Public Space6
- Court of Law3
- Mosque3
- Police Station3
- Communal Land/Property2
- Jail/Prison2
- Post Office2
- more Settlement Features »
- Berghaus, Heinrich Karl Wilhelm8
- Après de Mannevillette, Jean-Baptiste d'6
- Jättnig, Wilhelm6
- Keulen, Gerard van5
- Keyser, Jacob5
- Reland, Adriaan5
- Cronenberg, F.4
- Bootsgezel, J.J.3
- more Map Maker »
- Gerard van Keulen9
- Justus Perthes8
- Ministerie van Marine, Afdeeling Hydrographie6
- Chez Demonville5
- Roeloffzen en Hübner5
- Laurie & Whittle4
- Van Haren Noman & Kolff4
- Gerard onder de Linden3
- more Printer/Publisher »
- Amsterdam20
- London16
- Gotha8
- The Hague8
- Batavia7
- Paris5
- Dordrecht2
- Edinburgh1
- more Place of Publication »