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![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBYmM9IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--a01e06525d0bb227fcf366567694c124259d7355/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/bodleian-0001.jpeg)
Asiatic archipelago
1876
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei
This late 19th century map of Southeast Asia shows the best maritime routes around the region, according to the time of year. There are also inset maps highlighting the rivers and southern islands of Singapore, and the sea depth around Labuan Island.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBaQT09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--33abcadeac59d67706cd4365e35f03edac2e065b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/bodleian-0309.jpeg)
Arracan: chart of the entrance to the river
1858
Myanmar
This navigation map of the mouth of the Kaladan River on the west coast of Arracan (modern Myanmar) features drawings of coastal features (elevations), bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and reefs, landmarks, and notes on how to enter the river safely.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBYlE9IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--31187a070e3c5af03b585dce4b2f74e5ea09b3b0/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/nlb-050000029.jpeg)
Asiatic archipelago
1858
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei
This late 19th century map of Southeast Asia shows the best maritime routes around the region, according to the time of year. There are also inset maps highlighting the rivers and southern islands of Singapore, and the sea depth around Labuan Island.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBcVlEIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--047829fd693eaf48277cde1c2f9aa4795ce8cad8/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/bodleian-0371.jpeg)
Map of Prince of Wales' Island or Pulo Penang and province Wellesley
1853
Malaysia
Map of the Penang Strait, including written instructions on how to navigate the strait. On land, areas of cultivation are marked, with a table listing acreage used for each crop. A boundary with Siam based on an 1831 treaty is also shown.
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Asiatic archipelago
1840
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Brunei, Cambodia
This late 19th century map of Southeast Asia shows the best maritime routes around the region, according to the time of year. There is also an inset map highlighting the rivers and southern islands of Singapore.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBYlU9IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--5f27713d236ff2ad931f1c4fb7ecaf89e432552f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/nlb-050000033.jpeg)
Asiatic archipelago
1832
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei
This late 19th century map of Southeast Asia shows the best maritime routes around the region, according to the time of year. There is also an inset map highlighting the rivers and southern islands of Singapore.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBajBGIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--f2ffa2565c35016422c7e6dc72e824efc806e3dc/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/leiden-000119.jpeg)
To James Carnegy and Robert Scott Esqrs. of Prince of Wales Island... this Chart of the Islands and Channels at the Southwest Extremity of the China Sea
1824
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Chart of the Singapore Strait, Riau Archipelago and Lingga Islands, marked with bathymetry (sea depth), side views of landmark mountains (elevations), written notes, and islands, shoals and reefs, all to aid navigation.
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To James Carnegy and Robert Scott Esqrs. of Prince of Wales Island... this Chart of the Islands and Channels at the Southwest Extremity of the China Sea
1824
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Chart of the Singapore Strait, Riau Archipelago and Lingga Islands, marked with bathymetry (sea depth), side views of landmark mountains (elevations), written notes, and islands, shoals and reefs, all to aid navigation.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdk1FIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--c16e60768cb924f03d7eb0a292f5daae065786d1/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/beinecke-15514682.jpeg)
Strait of Malacca: Sheet II
1823
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
This map of the Straits of Malacca features shoals and reefs, bathymetry (sea depth), drawings of side views of landmark mountains (elevations) and written observations, all designed to aid navigation. Pencil marks indicate the map was actually used.
![](https://historicalmaps.yale-nus.edu.sg/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBcGNEIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--1240ab57a77e2bfb6890e23cf74ccdf73cac1d76/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9MY21WemFYcGxTU0lNTkRBd2VETXdNQVk2QmtWVSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--bc467f5637e8b6d3bfb826116f92b6bfedfbf03a/beinecke-15511915.jpeg)
Map of the River of Don-nai from Cape St. James to the city of Saigon
1820
Vietnam
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.
- Indonesia16
- Malaysia13
- Singapore11
- Myanmar6
- Philippines6
- Vietnam6
- Brunei5
- Cambodia5
- East Timor5
- Laos5
- Papua New Guinea5
- Southeast Asia5
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- Malay Peninsula11
- Java9
- South China Sea9
- Batam7
- Bintan7
- Sumatra7
- China Sea6
- Borneo5
- Celebes5
- Cochin China5
- Papua or New Guinea5
- Philippine Islands5
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- [remove]Maritime Route20
- Bathymetry15
- Tide Data5
- Current Data2
- [remove]Written Note/Details20
- Longitude and Latitude18
- Compass Rose12
- Scale12
- Contour Lines/Elevation10
- Rhumbline Network1
- Arrowsmith, John4
- Ross, Daniel4
- Walker, John4
- Bateman, John2
- Horsburgh, James2
- Horsfield, Dr. Thomas2
- Raffles, Sir Thomas Stamford2
- Azeem, Mohomed1
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- James Horsburgh6
- John Arrowsmith3
- Black, Parbury & Allen2
- Laurie & Whittle2
- Algar & Street1
- Edward Stanford1
- James Whittle1
- Jones & Co Litho.1
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