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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.
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.
Grundris der stadt und citadelle Batavia
1785
Indonesia
A plan of the port of Batavia with a detailed legend identifying parts of the city. The sword and laurel wreath of the city’s coat of arms, and the Dutch East India Company flag (marked ‘VOC’ or ‘Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie’) are also shown.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca: pour servir à l'histoire generale des voyages
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie weltberühmte Haupt-Handels und Niederlags: Stadt Batavia
1747
Indonesia
The legend and written notes on this plan of Batavia (Jakarta) provide much detailed information about the important port city in the early 18th century. It is also beautifully decorated with paintings of the city, local people, animals and ships.
- Indonesia60
- Singapore21
- Malaysia20
- Vietnam15
- Myanmar14
- Thailand14
- Philippines12
- Cambodia11
- Laos11
- East Timor10
- Brunei9
- Southeast Asia7
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- Java43
- Batavia34
- Dutch East Indies33
- Jakarta33
- Sumatra21
- Borneo12
- Malay Peninsula12
- Java Sea10
- Malacca10
- Sunda Strait9
- Sunda Islands8
- Indian Ocean7
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- [remove]Church90
- Residential Area64
- Military Fort60
- Hospital57
- Cemetery/Columbarium52
- Kampong/Village49
- Public Space40
- Temple32
- Military Barracks29
- Court of Law25
- Jail/Prison24
- Mosque23
- Post Office22
- Palace21
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- [remove]Scale90
- Longitude and Latitude41
- Compass Rose30
- Contour Lines/Elevation28
- Written Note/Details24
- Rhumbline Network5
- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas7
- Moll, Herman4
- Schley, Jacobus van der4
- Cronenberg, F.3
- Cronenberg, G.P.F.3
- Geisendörfer, J.3
- Keyser, Jacob3
- Reland, Adriaan3
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- Topographische Bureau13
- Gerard van Keulen4
- Intelligence Division, War Office4
- Stanford's Geographical Establishment4
- Topographische Inrichting4
- G. Kolff & Co.3
- Service du Cadastre de Cochinchine3
- Van Haren Noman & Kolff3
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- Batavia19
- Amsterdam13
- London9
- The Hague9
- Paris3
- Washington2
- Brisbane1
- Calcutta1
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