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Map of the Burman Empire including also Siam, Cochin-China, Ton-king and Malaya
1842
Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Singapore
Regional borders are colour-coded on this mid-19th century map of mainland Southeast Asia, with British colonial territory in red (including part of the Burman Empire, the Straits Settlements, and Sarawak on Borneo).
Eastern islands or Malay archipelago
1836
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Thailand
Brief notes printed on this 19th century map of Southeast Asia provide details about each region, including: numbers and ethnicity of the population, local or colonial rulers, crops and products, geography (corals, forests, volcanos, earthquakes).
The landing of the British Army at Chillinching on the island of Java 4th Augt. 1811
1815
Indonesia
A map of the landing of British troops at Chillinching (Cilincing, 12 miles to the east of Batavia), part of the 1811 invasion of Java during the Napoleonic Wars. The frigate Leda is at the river mouth, as the British soldiers row to shore.
Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie weltberühmte Haupt-Handels und Niederlags: Stadt Batavia
1747
Indonesia
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.
The principal islands of the East-Indies: explaining what belongs to England, Spain and Holland &c.
1732
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Southeast Asia
The letters ‘E’ or ‘D’ are marked after place names to indicate if they are English or Dutch colonial possessions: e.g. ‘Marleborough Fort E’ on Sumatra or ‘Concordia Fort D’ on Timor. The Philippines are labelled ‘to Spain’.
De landvoogdy van Amboina met de elf onderhoorige eylanden
1726
Indonesia
Although mainly a navigation map—with a rhumbline network and elevations of mountains—there are also many terrestrial details shown, such as settlements and mountains. The inset map of Hoeamohel details plantations and the cultivation of nut crops.
Ware affbeeldinge wegens het casteel ende stadt Batavia gelegen opt groot eylant Java anno 1669
1670
Indonesia
A plan of the important port of Batavia (Jakarta), with the fort, river, city streets and fields. Decorative illustrations include ships in the harbour, a view of the city and mountains, and the city’s coat of arms: a lion holding a sword and shield.
- Java5
- Maluku Islands4
- Borneo3
- Siam3
- Sumatra3
- Banda Api2
- Banda Besar2
- Banda Islands2
- Banda Neira2
- Batavia2
- Celebes2
- China Sea2
- more Detailed Location »
- Residential Area7
- Military Fort5
- Kampong/Village4
- Church3
- Hospital3
- Palace3
- Public Space3
- Cemetery/Columbarium2
- Communal Land/Property2
- Court of Law2
- Police Station2
- Jail/Prison1
- Missionary Building1
- Mosque1
- more Settlement Features »
- [remove]Crops11
- Plantation/Forestry Area6
- Fishing2
- Domesticated Animals1
- Mining1
- [remove]Legend11
- Coat of Arms3
- Illustration3
- Inset Map2
- Cartouche1
- Elevation1
- Walker, Alexander2
- Walker, Charles2
- Walker, John2
- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas1
- Jeakes, Joseph1
- McNair, John Frederick Adolphus1
- Moll, Herman1
- Montanus, Arnoldus1
- more Map Maker »
- Baldwin & Cradock1
- Charles Knight & Co.1
- Edward Stanford1
- Gerard onder de Linden1
- Homann Heirs1
- Hydrographic Office, Admiralty1
- James Wyld1
- Johannes van Braam1
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