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A map recording five Dutch expeditions through the Karo Lands of northern Sumatra. The mountainous terrain is represented by contour lines, with peaks’ heights marked. The names of groups of the indigenous Karo people are shown in large letters.

This map focuses on the mountain ranges along the west coast of central Sumatra. Military bases, post offices, villages, rivers and hot springs are also marked, and there are inset maps of the towns of Padang and Singkel (Singkil).

A navigation map of the Java Sea and Sunda Islands, with bathymetry (sea depth), maritime routes, shoals and reefs, and elevations (side views of terrestrial landmarks). Inset maps feature the bay at Batavia and the straits between the Sunda Islands.