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A hand-drawn late 19th century map of western Java, divided into regencies. The map is orientated with south at the top so that Batavia, on the northern coast of Java, is at the bottom of the map.

Shipping routes are the focus of this map of the Dutch East Indies, indicated by red lines labelled with the name of the shipping company and the destinations. Parcel shipping routes are also shown. Inset maps feature railway lines too.

A map of the south-eastern tip of Borneo (modern South Kalimantan) spread over four sheets, featuring mountains, wetlands and rivers. Created by the Dutch colonial authorities, small flags mark fortifications of Dutch and auxiliary troops.

Hachures—short lines/dashes that give a sense of the shape and steepness of terrain—are used to show the mountains of Sumatra’s west coast, and of the Padang Highlands and Lowlands. Text lists the heights of some of the region’s chief mountains.

Map of Java divided into administrative areas (‘residencies’ and ‘regencies’). Mountains are represented by hachures, short lines/dashes that give a sense of the shape and steepness of terrain. Postal routes and roads are also marked.

Map of Java divided into administrative areas (‘residencies’ and ‘regencies’). Mountains are represented by hachures, short lines/dashes that give a sense of the shape and steepness of terrain. Postal routes and roads are also marked.