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Isole Molvcche
1605
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, East Timor
This map shows some inaccuracies, especially in the shape of the Malay Peninsula and the islands meant to represent Sumatra (labelled ‘Camatra’), Java (‘Iava Mazor’) and Borneo (‘Iava Menor’). Latin text describes the Maluku Islands.
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.
Amboina ad viumu descripta quo tempore Admiarallus Wibrandus Warwicensis cum quatuor nauibus ante eam in achoris staret a 1599 mese martio
1614
Indonesia
The Latin title of this map refers to an Admiral Wibrand of Warwick, who visited the island of Amboina (Ambon Island in the Maluku Islands) in March 1599.
India orientalis
1630
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
As was common in this era, this map mistakenly shows the bottom of Peninsula Malaya as a separate island. The map also features illustrations of ships and a sea monster. Latin text on the reverse describes the people, crops, geography of the region.
Indiae Orientalis nova descriptio
c.1633-1636
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
The outline of the island of New Guinea is very vague on this early 17th century map of Southeast Asia. The cartouche is decorated with two figures of Asian warriors: one holds a spear, the other a sword. There are also drawings of mermaids.
India orientalis
1636
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
As was common in this era, this map mistakenly shows the bottom of Peninsula Malaya as a separate island. The map also features illustrations of ships and a sea monster. Text on the reverse describes the people, crops, geography of the region.
Molvccae insvlae celeberrimae
c.1640-1655
Indonesia
This small island chain off the west coast of Gilolo (Halmahera in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia), was an important area for the spice trade. Latin text on the reverse describes the trade/islands. North is located to the right, rather than the top.
India quae Orientalis dicitur, et insvlae adiacentes
c.1645-1658
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
German text on the reverse of this map describes the populations, crops, trade etc. of Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines, and Banda Islands. There are drawings of sailing ships, and the map is dedicated to the Dutch merchant Christophoro Thisio.
India quae Orientalis dicitur, et insvlae adiacentes
1664
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
French text on the reverse of this map describes the religion, languages, crops, trade etc. of Aracam and Pegu (Myanmar), Siam (Thailand), Cambaja (Cambodia). The map is dedicated to the Dutch merchant Christophoro Thisio.
- Indonesia69
- Singapore31
- Malaysia30
- Myanmar26
- Philippines25
- Thailand25
- Brunei24
- Cambodia24
- East Timor24
- Laos24
- Vietnam24
- Southeast Asia22
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- Sumatra46
- Java43
- Borneo29
- Sulawesi28
- Celebes27
- Dutch East Indies26
- Malay Peninsula23
- Maluku Islands21
- Siam19
- Pegu18
- Sunda Islands16
- Batavia13
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- Kampong/Village26
- Military Fort22
- Residential Area13
- Cemetery/Columbarium11
- Church10
- Military Barracks9
- Mosque9
- Hospital8
- Temple6
- Police Station5
- Post Office5
- Jail/Prison4
- Palace4
- Public Space3
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- [remove]Jungle/Wooded Area75
- Mountain/Volcano68
- Wetlands33
- Wild Animals26
- Mangrove1
- [remove]Written Note/Details75
- Longitude and Latitude63
- Scale58
- Contour Lines/Elevation37
- Compass Rose33
- Rhumbline Network9
- Homann, Johann Baptist6
- Bachiene, Willem Albert4
- Berghaus, Heinrich Karl Wilhelm4
- Bowen, Emanuel4
- Blaeu, Willem Janszoon3
- Hondius, Jodocus3
- Jansson, Jan3
- Jättnig, Wilhelm3
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- Topographische Bureau11
- Topographische Inrichting7
- Gerard van Keulen4
- Jos. Smulders & Co.4
- Justus Perthes3
- Black, Parbury & Allen2
- Chez Daumont2
- François L'Honoré & Compagnie2
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- Amsterdam19
- Batavia13
- The Hague12
- London8
- Nuremberg6
- Gotha3
- Paris3
- Banda1
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