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Six-sheet topographic map of the residency of Cheribon (Cirebon, West Java), with an inset of a geodesic triangle grid. Administrative districts, crops—rice, alang-alang, sugarcane, sugar, coffee, tea—and indigo plant mills are shown.

Map of the coastline of the bay of Batavia (Jakarta) showing the extension of the port’s pier (in red, labelled CD), the sand and mud bank and bathymetry (sea depth) in the bay, and notes regarding changes in tide levels over the years.

Four-sheet topographic map of the residency of Japara (Jepara, Central Java), with an inset signal map of locations’ heights and distances. Administrative districts, crops—coffee, alang-alang, rice, sugarcane, coconut—and fishing ponds are 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.

Detailed map of Java based on the expeditions of the geologist and botanist Dr. Franz Junghuhn. There are 16 inset maps featuring volcanoes, mountains and coal seams.

This map of the Dutch East Indies is spread over eight sheets, with a hand-drawn cover sheet showing the whole area. There are numerous inset maps of islands, bays, cities etc. Two of the inset maps have a replacement map pasted over them.

The legend and written notes on this plan of Batavia (Jakarta) provide much detailed information about the important port city in the early 18th century. It is also beautifully decorated with paintings of the city, local people, animals and ships.