The maps illustrates the development of a town named Dorchester in Britain from 1996 to 2016.
Overall, it is clear that the area has undergone significant development over the period. While some features have remains unchanged, many new facilities had been added and several modifications have been made.
In 1996, the Eastern side of the town consisted of huge forest. In the north east corner, there was a school and a shopping center. In the west side of the town, there was a lake surrounded by residential housing. Additionally, a road passed through the southern side of the town. Moreover, a river was passing through the center of the town.
In 2016, the town has experienced major changes. The residential housing in the north side of the town has been replaced by apartment blocks but the lake remains unchanged. The forest in the Eastern side of the town was completely removed and replaced with new facilities including a cinema, a train station and a parking area. Furthermore, the shopping center was expended, while the school was relocate near to the lake in western side.
