Kaart van de eilanden Halmahera, Ternate en overige eilanden in de Molukse Zee en Zee van Halmahera 1854

This detailed map, created by F. Cronenberg in 1854, depicts the islands of Halmahera, Ternate, and other islands in the Moluccan Sea and the Sea of Halmahera. The map, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a meticulously drawn representation of these islands with their various features, including coastline, rivers, and settlements, offering a valuable cartographic record of this region in the mid-19th century. The map’s intricate details and accurate depiction of geographical features highlight the importance of cartography in the exploration and understanding of the world during this period.