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Detailed topographical map of the east coast of Sumatra, spread over 36 sheets. The area’s farms are listed and shown on the map within yellow borders, with types of crop grown. There is a detailed plan of Medan, and five inset maps of other towns.

This map of the town of Medan, north Sumatra, is colour-coded to show land use, reflecting the details of a land lease contract, and including a military camp, Sultan’s palace and land, and residential, agricultural, municipal and government areas.

Map of the city of Medan on the north coast of Sumatra, featuring the Deli and Babura rivers and two railway lines. Other notable locations include a race track, military camp, Sultan’s palace (Maimun Palace), police station, offices, hospitals etc.

Two plans of an emplacement (railway yard) at Belawan Port in Medan, North Sumatra, showing it in 1888 and again in 1890 after it had been extended with new railway track, buildings and docks.

A map of the railway/tramway system of the Deli district on the northeast Sumatra coast. Existing and projected lines are shown, with stops and stations, as well as ‘draagbaar’ railways (a railway with movable tracks made by the Decauville company).

Map of Deli on the east coast of Sumatra, dominated by the numerous rivers that flow from the mountains in the southwest to the Strait of Malacca. The railway lines around the city of Medan are shown in red, and flags indicate a military garrison.