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Map of Phu-Sa, a village to the northeast of the city of Sơn Tây (Vietnam), during the Tonkin campaign. It shows French troop positions (on the right, in red) before they attacked the defences of the China-backed Black Flag Army at Phu-Sa

Two maps, one of which features mainland Southeast Asia: Anam (Tonquin and Cochin China) in red, Lower Cochin China in green, Cambodia in yellow, and Siam in white. An inset map shows maritime routes between Europe and Asia.

Map of the district of Cholon (Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). The southern part is more detailed, with rivers, roads and villages, while the north is sparser (though there are ancient Cambodian forts and towers marked).

A late 19th century map depicting a route from Hanoi to That-Khe via Lang-Son (in northern Vietnam, near the border with China at Kouang-Si (Guangxi)). Two inset maps feature plans of military forts, villages, rivers and fields along the route.

Map of the district of Gocong (Gò Công, Vietnam), near the mouth of the Mekong River. The town of Gocong is in the centre, surrounded by rivers, canals, fields and villages.

Map of the province of Baria (Ba Ria) on the southeast coast of Vietnam. The town of Baria is in the centre, surrounded by mountains, rivers, roads, fields and villages.

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.

This map of the border region between China, Birma (Myanmar), Siam (Thailand and Laos) and Anam (Vietnam) is marked with the routes of five expeditions of the region from 1837 to 1868. Locations of Roman Catholic missionaries are also shown.

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.

This mid-19th century map of Southeast Asia is illustrated with drawings of indigenous people from New Guinea, a ‘bee bear’ (probably a sun bear), a sailboat in front of Victoria Mount in New Guinea, and a village and palm trees in Sarawak, Borneo.

A map to aid in the navigation of the rivers leading to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Details include bathymetry (water depth), currents, and a side view (or ‘elevation’) of hills to use as a landmark. Tides are described in written remarks.

There is a port at the south of this map of the Côn Đảo archipelago (Vietnam), and notes giving details such as a suitable location to careen ships (turning a ship on its side for cleaning or repair). A ruined English fort is also marked.