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Map of the Dutch East Indies, divided into administrative regions with coloured borders. There is an inset map of the important port city of Batavia (Jakarta) and its surroundings.

Map of the East Indies in the mid-19th century, with Dutch colonial territory (Dutch East Indies) coloured in brown. Dutch administrative regions—such as residencies (‘residentie’) and governorates (‘gouvernement’)—are labelled.

Designed to aid navigation around the western Java Sea, this map features bathymetry (sea depth), current and tide data, and is marked with shoals, reefs and other hazards. Written notes add details at specific locations (e.g. ‘heavy tide rips’).

Map of the South and East Department of Borneo, focusing on the rivers and settlements along the rivers. The names of local districts are also printed on the map.

To aid navigation, this map shows small islands, shoals and reefs, maritime routes for use during monsoons or at particular times of the year, bathymetry (sea depth), tide information, shipwrecks, compass roses and landmark mountains at the coasts.

Navigation map of the Celebes Sea, Makassar Strait and Java Sea, with bathymetry (sea depth), maritime routes, shoals and reefs, and landmark coastal mountains to aid navigation. On two sheets, which may not be from the same original map.

The thick black lines on this map represent proposed routes for new railway lines in mid-19th century Java. The island is divided into administrative regions, with significant mountains and rivers marked.

Map of Java divided into Dutch administrative areas (‘residencies’), with roads and paths in red. An inset map shows the route used to send mail from Europe to the East Indies.

The thick black lines on this map represent proposed routes for new railway lines in mid-19th century Java. The island is divided into administrative regions, with significant mountains and rivers marked.

Map of Java divided into Dutch administrative areas (‘residencies’), with roads and paths in red. An inset map shows the route used to send mail from Europe to the East Indies.

The thick black lines on this map represent proposed routes for new railway lines in mid-19th century Java. The island is divided into administrative regions, with significant mountains and rivers marked.

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.