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Handelskaartje van den Nederlandsch Indischen archipel

event1883

location_onIndonesia, East Timor

This map is concerned with trade in the Dutch East Indies, highlighting useful resources such as maritime routes, railways, telegraph lines and offices, coast and harbour lights, offices of officials, areas that apply tolls and duties etc.

Algemeene kaart van Nederlandsch Indië

event1879

location_onCambodia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar

A late 19th century map of the Dutch East Indies on four sheets, detailing maritime routes around the region. There are also inset maps showing railways, rivers, roads, and telegraph systems, as well as individual islands and cities.

Map of the Malay Peninsula 1879

event1879

location_onMalaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Six-sheet map of the Malay Peninsula, featuring settlements, mountains and rivers. Labels note names of indigenous peoples, or describe terrain/resources. There is an inset map of Singapore town, and the Straits Settlements are highlighted in red.

Etappe-kaart van Java en Madoera

event1878

location_onIndonesia

This detailed map of Java and Madura covers four sheets, showing natural features (mountains, lakes, rivers, bays), residential areas (cities, towns, villages) and routes (railways, roads, sea routes). An inset map shows telegraph lines and offices.

Plattegrond der stad Batavia

event1866

location_onIndonesia

A mid-19th century map of the important port of Batavia (Jakarta), with its pier, commercial centre and residential streets. However, the city is also surrounded by villages (kampongs), fields and plantations. An inset map shows Batavia Castle.

Plattegrond der stad Samarang

event1866

location_onIndonesia

Mid-19th century map of the city of Samarang (Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia) dominated by the Fort Prins van Oranje. The railway station and Haven Kanal, which flows to the sea, are also prominent. The city is surrounded by villages and fields.

Kaart van Soerabaia 1866

event1866

location_onIndonesia

This map of the city of Soerabaia (modern Surabaya, East Java) shows the Mas and Pegirian rivers flowing through the city. The military fort and city streets are surrounded by wetlands, fields, plantations and villages. A 1931 reprint of an 1866 map.

Kaart der telegraaflijnen op Java

event1859

location_onIndonesia

The red lines mark the telegraph lines (‘telegraaflÿnen’) found in mid-19th century Java. The red circles are telegraph offices (‘telegraafkantoren’). Postal routes (‘postwegen’), roads (‘binnenwegen’) and rivers (letter ‘R.’and name) are also shown.

Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie

eventc.1853-1862

location_onIndonesia

Atlas featuring over 60 detailed maps of the Dutch East Indies: 24 maps cover Java; the remainder cover the rest of the Dutch East Indies. There are three index maps. (All the maps in this atlas are also presented separately on this platform.)

[Plattegrond van kasteel te Batavia]

event1800

location_onIndonesia

Hand-drawn floor plan of Batavia Castle (Jakarta, Java), with a detailed legend identifying many locations within the castle walls, including a church/chapel, storage areas, offices, gates and towers.

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