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[Map of the East Indies]
1666
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei
This mid-17th century map of Southeast Asia has a maritime focus, with shoals and reefs, and the coastal areas marked in great detail, while the interiors remain mostly blank. The Great Wall of China can be seen at the top of the map.
Nieuwe afteekeningh van de Noord Küst van Java vertoonende de reede van Batavia en Bantem
1740
Indonesia
A map of the northern coast of Java and the important port cities of Batavia (Jakarta) and Bantem (Banten). The web of lines is a rhumbline network, and shoals, reefs and bathymetry (sea depth) are marked, all to aid navigation.
Carte des environs de Batavia = Kaart van de buitenstreeken van Batavia
c.1772-1780
Indonesia
This late 18th century map of Batavia (Jakarta) focusses on the network of canals and rivers surrounding the city, as well as the many fields and plantations, including rice fields (‘Champ de Ris’) and sugarcane (‘Cannes de Sucre’).
Map of the River of Don-nai from Cape St. James to the city of Saigon
1820
Vietnam
A map to aid in the navigation of the rivers leading to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Details include bathymetry (water depth), currents, and a side view (or ‘elevation’) of hills to use as a landmark. Tides are described in written remarks.
Algemeene kaart van Nederlandsch Oostindie
c.1839-1855
East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
This map of the Dutch East Indies is spread over eight sheets, with a hand-drawn cover sheet showing the whole area. There are numerous inset maps of islands, bays, cities etc. Two of the inset maps have a replacement map pasted over them.
Kaart van de westerhelft der residentie Rembang
1858
Indonesia
Topographic map of the residency of Rembang, Central Java, divided into regencies and districts. Roads and villages are marked, with shoals, reefs and water depth at sea. An inset map of the city of Rembang features markets, warehouses, churches.
- Indonesia14
- Singapore5
- East Timor4
- Malaysia4
- Vietnam3
- Brunei1
- Cambodia1
- Laos1
- Myanmar1
- Papua New Guinea1
- Philippines1
- Southeast Asia1
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- Dutch East Indies7
- Java7
- Maluku Islands6
- Sumatra6
- Batavia5
- Jakarta5
- Ambon4
- Borneo4
- Sulawesi4
- Western New Guinea4
- Banda Islands3
- Batam3
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- [remove]Residential Area18
- Kampong/Village14
- Military Fort12
- Church9
- Cemetery/Columbarium8
- Public Space6
- Hospital4
- Temple4
- Court of Law3
- Jail/Prison3
- Military Barracks3
- Mosque3
- Police Station3
- Communal Land/Property2
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- [remove]Bathymetry18
- Maritime Route6
- Current Data2
- Tide Data2
- Prévost, Abbé3
- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas2
- Cronenberg, F.2
- Derfelden van Hinderstein, Gijsbert Franco von2
- Versteeg, W.F.2
- Abelin, Johann Philipp1
- Albernaz, João Teixeira1
- Bervoets, J.M.H.1
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- Van Haren Noman & Kolff2
- D. Heyse1
- Departement van Koloniën1
- E. van Harrevelt & D.J. Changuion1
- E.J. Brill1
- Emrik & Binger1
- Hydrographic Office, Admiralty1
- Intelligence Branch, War Office1
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