Spoorwegkaart van Java c. 1862

This 1862 map, titled "Spoorwegkaart van Java", depicts the railway network of Java, an island in present-day Indonesia. The anonymous artist uses lines to represent the train tracks that crisscrossed the island, connecting cities and towns. This map offers a glimpse into the developing infrastructure of Java during the Dutch colonial period, revealing the expansion of transportation networks and the growing importance of railroads in the region. The map is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a prominent museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.