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This map of the island of Billiton (Belitung, Indonesia) features mountains, rivers, railways, roads, settlements, coconut plantations and administrative borders. An inset map shows the island’s port and capital city Tanjung Pandan.

The railways and tramways of Java and Madoera (Madura) are shown on this late 19th century map, including lines in use, under construction, and being planned. Each line is named, with their route, length, track gauge and construction costs listed.

Navigation map of the northwest coast of Sumatra. Bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and other obstructions (clay, coral, mud, stones, sand) are marked, with hills and settlements to use as landmarks.

This detailed late 19th century map shows Java divided into regencies, and features mountains, land and sea routes, and an inset map of the port city of Batavia (Jakarta). It was designed to be folded within book covers so it could be easily carried.

This map is colour-coded to show the dozens of different languages and dialects spoken on Celebes (Sulawesi) and the surrounding islands in the late 19th century.

Map of Lombok in the Lesser Sunda Islands published by the Dutch newspaper ‘Ierseksche en Thoolsche Courant’. It mainly focuses on roads and paths between the larger settlements, with rivers and mountains also marked.

This map of the island of Billiton (Belitung, Indonesia) features mountains, rivers, railways, roads, settlements, coconut plantations and administrative borders. An inset map shows the island’s port and capital city Tanjung Pandan.

Navigation map of the Riau Strait between Batam, Bintan and Rempang (Riau Archipelago). Bathymetry (sea depth), lighthouses, bouys, currents and obstructions are marked. There are side views of islands and mountains (elevations) to use as landmarks.

Map of Koninginne Baai (Bayur Bay, west coast of Sumatra) used to navigate Emma Haven (now Port of Teluk Bayur). It features bathymetry (sea depth), reefs and shoals, as well as lighthouses, buoys and two elevations (side views) of coastal mountains.

This map of Groot Atjeh (Aceh, northern Sumatra) focuses on Dutch military posts in and around the city of Kota Radja (Banda Aceh) during the Aceh War. It shows new permanent and temporary posts being added over the period 1884 to 1893.

A map of railway lines between Fort de Kock (Bukittinggi) and Pajakombo (Payakumbuh) in western Sumatra. The map includes existing line, planned line and rack railway line (a line with a rack and pinion system so it can operate on steep slopes).

Designed to aid navigation around the southeast coast of Borneo, this map features bathymetry (sea depth), and is marked with shoals, reefs and other hazards. Mountains (with their heights) and other landmarks along the coasts are also marked.