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[Various Indonesian islands]

eventc.1900

location_onMalaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore

Seven locations in the Dutch East Indies on one sheet: the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, Celebes (Sulawesi), Ambon and Banda, the city of Padang and its region on the west coast of Sumatra, and the tip of the Minahasa Peninsula (northern Celebes).

Historische, chronologische overzichtskaart van den Atjeh oorlog

event1898

location_onIndonesia

The Aceh War (1873–1904) between the Sultanate of Aceh and Dutch colonists is highlighted on this map, with areas coloured to show when the Dutch conquered them. Settlements are marked with flags indicating their status; military roads are in red.

Overzichtskaart van de Residentie Besoeki

event1899

location_onIndonesia

This map of the residency of Besoeki (Banyuwangi Regency, East Java) is divided into regencies and districts. Heights of mountains and settlements are given in metres, and distances are shown along roads. Sugar factories and fishing ponds are marked.

Kaart van Groot Atjeh, 1874-1895

event1899

location_onIndonesia

This map of Groot Atjeh (Aceh, northern Sumatra) focuses on Dutch military posts in and around the city of Kota Radja (Banda Aceh) during the Aceh War. It shows new permanent and temporary posts being added over the period 1874 to 1895.

A map of British North Borneo

event1899

location_onMalaysia, Brunei, Indonesia

The colonial territories of British North Borneo are shown in pink on this late 19th century map, with Brunei and Sarawak in green, and Dutch colonial territory in yellow. Sea routes around the British Empire are depicted on an inset map.

Sumatra

eventc.1899-1902

location_onIndonesia

Eight sheets from a large-scale detailed topographic map of Sumatra (many other sheets are missing). Includes crops (rice, coconut, coffee, banana, sugar, gambier, cinnamon, bamboo, alang-alang, arenga palm), routes (railways, roads), settlements.

Kaart van het gebied bezet in Groot-Atjèh

event1898

location_onIndonesia

A six-sheet map of Groot-Atjèh (Aceh, northern Sumatra) focusing on areas occupied during the Aceh War (1873–1904) between the Sultanate of Aceh and Dutch colonists. It shows military positions and fortifications, buildings, routes and crops.

Het door Nederland bezette gebied van Groot-Atjeh met de naaste omgeving

event1899

location_onIndonesia

Map focusing on Kota Radja (city of Banda Aceh, Sumatra) during the Aceh War (1873–1904) fought between the Sultanate of Aceh and Dutch colonists. Dutch forts are shown in a zone around the city, and villages are marked in the surrounding country.

Overzichtskaart van Groot-Atjeh en aangrenzende kuststaten

event1898

location_onIndonesia

Map of Groot-Atjeh (Aceh, Sumatra), focusing on the area around the capital Kota Radja (Banda Aceh) and along the coasts. There is a list of telephone connections in the area, and an inset map of the region divided into administrative districts.

Landbouw-ondernemingen in de afdeelingen Deli, Batoe Bahara en Asahan (Residentie Oostkust van Sumatra)

event1898

location_onIndonesia

On this map of the east coast of northern Sumatra, red borders divide the land into agricultural properties, each with a number to identify it. The whole area is divided into colour-coded administrative districts.

Overzichtskaart van de bosschen en van de indeeling der Boschdistricten op Java en Madoera

event1898

location_onIndonesia

Different types of forest are shown on this late 18th century map of Java and Madura, with the land divided into 21 forest districts. Roads, railways and major settlements are also marked.

Voorontwerp eener spoorweghaven te Soerabaia

event1898

location_onIndonesia

Spread over four sheets, this is a detailed hand-drawn plan for railway and tramway lines at the port of Soerabaia (Surabaya, East Java). It includes a railway station, commercial areas, housing, customs, warehouses, offices and government buildings.

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