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This detailed map of the Dutch East Indies in the mid-19th century contains a great deal of information: topographical details, settlements and administrative areas, roads, railways and maritime routes, telegraph lines, inset maps etc.

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.

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.

A map of the rail, canal and road connections of Batavia (Jakarta, Java) and its port of Tanjung Priok. There is an inset map of the port—harbours, dock, coal sheds, well and water tower—and cross-sections of the inner harbour walls and harbour dam.

The Aceh War (1873–1904) between the Sultanate of Aceh and Dutch colonists is highlighted on this map of Groot-Atjeh in 1876. Flag symbols mark the locations of Dutch troops, while a red line records the route marched by ‘agitating troops’ in 1875-6.

The Aceh War (1873–1904) between the Sultanate of Aceh and Dutch colonists is highlighted on this map of Groot-Atjeh in 1876. Flag symbols mark the locations of Dutch troops, while a red line records the route marched by ‘agitating troops’ in 1875-6.

The residency of Batavia, West Java, featuring plantations (coffee, tea, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar); crops (rice, alang-alang, bamboo); fishing ponds; factories, warehouses, shops; routes, administrative borders; mountains, rivers, lakes.

The residency of Soerabaja, East Java, featuring crops (coffee, coconut, sugarcane, rice, alang-alang, bamboo) and fishing ponds. Three inset maps: a triangulation map; a map of distances between settlements by types of transport; Bawean Island.

Four-sheet topographic map of the residency of Probolinggo (East Java), with an inset map of distances between locations by rail and road, and a signal map. Crops, fishing ponds, sugar factories, and coffee and salt warehouses are shown.

Four-sheet topographic map of the residency of Probolinggo (East Java), with an inset map of distances between locations by rail and road, and a signal map. Crops, fishing ponds, sugar factories, and coffee and salt warehouses are shown.

The residency of Pasoeroean (Pasuruan), East Java, featuring crops (coffee, cinchona (kina), rice, alang-alang, bamboo) and fishing ponds. Two inset maps: a triangulation map, and a map of distances between settlements by various types of transport.

Plan of Singapore town, including Tanjong Pagar docks, the central civic/business area around the Singapore River, and residential areas. A roadstead—a body of water sheltered from tides/currents, for ships to anchor—is labelled ‘The Roads’.