![1750?: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703–1772. “Isle de Machian, toute remplie de montagnes … Isle de Bachian… .” Copperplate map, with added color, 2 maps on 1 sheet, each 9 × 18 cm. [Historic Maps Collection]
These two maps emphasize the volcanic nature of the Spice Islands. Part of the Makian volcano was blown away in 1616—hence, the empty center. The map of Bacan shows Fort Barneveld, indicative of the Dutch presence and power in the islands.](http://libweb5.princeton.edu/visual_materials/maps/websites/pacific/spice-islands/map-moluccas-bachian-schley-1750.jpg)
1750?: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703–1772. “Isle de Machian, toute remplie de montagnes … Isle de Bachian… .” Copperplate map, with added color, 2 maps on 1 sheet, each 9 × 18 cm. [Historic Maps Collection] These two maps emphasize the volcanic nature of the Spice Islands. Part of the Makian volcano was blown away in 1616—hence, the empty center. The map of Bacan shows Fort Barneveld, indicative of the Dutch presence and power in the islands.
