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A map of the watershed of the Bila and Pane rivers in northern Sumatra. In addition to many rivers/tributaries, mountains, roads, paths and administrative borders are marked. Side views of mountains (elevations) are shown to use a landmarks.

The mountains and forests of early 18th century Java are beautifully illustrated here by the Dutch cartographer Henry Abraham Chatelain (1648-1743). Details include cities, fields of crops, animals and people. An inset map shows the port of Batavia.