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Map of the western half of the Dutch colonial administrative region (residency) of Palembang, Sumatra, divided into departments. (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of the eastern half of the Dutch colonial administrative region (residency) of Palembang, Sumatra. A fort is marked in the town of Batoeradja. (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of the Dutch colonial administrative region (residency) of Riouw (Riau) focusing on the islands and sea passages, with bathymetry (sea depth) marked. (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of part of the Dutch colonial administrative region of Sumatra’s Westkust (Sumatra’s West Coast). A route into the port of Sibogha (Sibolga) is marked. (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of part of the Dutch colonial administrative region of Sumatra’s Westkust (Sumatra’s West Coast). The sea is marked with bathymetry (sea depth). (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of part of the Dutch colonial administrative region of Sumatra’s Westkust (Sumatra’s West Coast). The sea is marked with bathymetry (sea depth). (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of the island of Nias off the west coast of Sumatra. Nias and Muslim villages are marked separately; large interior areas are left blank (‘Niet onderzocht [Not researched]’). Anchor points and side views of hills (elevations) are for navigation.

Map of the island of Soembawa (Sumbawa) featuring an inset map of the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, and an elevation showing heights of mountains. (From ‘Algemeene Atlas van Nederlandsche Indie [General Atlas of the Dutch East Indies]’.)

Map of the bay at Bengkoelen (Bengkulu, west coast of Sumatra), with bathymetry (sea depth), islands, shoals and reefs marked. Two lighthouses are shown, with lines to indicate the limits of their range.

Map of the bay at Bengkoelen (Bengkulu, west coast of Sumatra), with bathymetry (sea depth), islands, shoals and reefs marked. Two lighthouses are shown, with lines to indicate the limits of their range.

Atlas featuring over 60 detailed maps of the Dutch East Indies: 24 maps cover Java; the remainder cover the rest of the Dutch East Indies. There are three index maps. (All the maps in this atlas are also presented separately on this platform.)

The illustration on this map highlights the wealth of the Asian trade routes, with merchants wearing colourful and elaborate robes presenting valuable treasures to a royal figure. A monkey, tortoise and camel emphasise the 'exoticism' of Asia.