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Insulæ Indiæ orientalis præcipuæ: in quibus Moluccæ celeberrimæ sunt
1606
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
On the right of this map, Latin text held within an elaborate border notes that five of the Maluku Islands are located nearby—Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Makian and Bacan—which trade spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to the world.
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.
Insulæ Indiæ orientalis præcipuæ: in quibus Moluccæ celeberrimæ sunt
1623
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
On the right of this map, Latin text held within an elaborate border notes that five of the Maluku Islands are located nearby—Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Makian and Bacan—which trade spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to the world.
Ware affbeeldinge wegens het casteel ende stadt Batavia gelegen opt groot eylant Java anno 1669
1670
Indonesia
A plan of the important port of Batavia (Jakarta), with the fort, river, city streets and fields. Decorative illustrations include ships in the harbour, a view of the city and mountains, and the city’s coat of arms: a lion holding a sword and shield.
A new plaine and exact map of Asia
1671
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
This colourful map of Asia is illustrated with drawings of Asian people wearing traditional clothing, including a man and woman from Java in Southeast Asia, and drawings of important ports such as Bantan (Banten) situated at the western end of Java.
A mapp of Batavia with all itts forts
1704
Indonesia
This early 18th century map of Batavia (Jakarta) shows an important port city, with military forts, a long pier, and many ships at sea. However, the map also shows a city surrounded by fields and plantations, for producing crops and grazing animals.
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.
A map of the East-Indies and the adjacent countries: with the settlements, factories and territories, explaining what belongs to England, Spain, France, Holland, Denmark, Portugal &c.
1717
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
This map showcases the colonial territories of Southeast Asia in the 18th century, with text detailing trading information and the products of each region. There are five inset maps featuring plans of specific trading ports.
- [remove]National Library Board Singapore24
- Filter from 1602 to 1840
- Java18
- Batavia12
- Jakarta11
- Sumatra7
- Borneo5
- Malacca5
- Maluku Islands4
- Sunda Strait4
- Bacan3
- Bachian3
- Bantam3
- Celebes3
- more Detailed Location »
- Military Fort14
- Residential Area12
- Church9
- Hospital7
- Kampong/Village6
- Public Space5
- Cemetery/Columbarium3
- Palace3
- Court of Law2
- Jail/Prison2
- Temple2
- Communal Land/Property1
- Missionary Building1
- Mosque1
- more Settlement Features »
- [remove]Compass Rose24
- Scale21
- Longitude and Latitude12
- Written Note/Details11
- Rhumbline Network3
- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas4
- Schley, Jacobus van der3
- Bry, Theodor de2
- Chatelain, Henri Abraham2
- Mercator, Gerhard2
- Nieuhof, Johannes2
- Prévost, Abbé2
- Wright, Benjamin2
- more Map Maker »
- A. and J. Churchill2
- Hendrik Hondius2
- Cornelis Claesz1
- E. van Harrevelt & D.J. Changuion1
- Gerard onder de Linden1
- Herman Moll1
- Homann Heirs1
- Hydrographic Office, Admiralty1
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