The maps illustrate the state and development of Tanagul, a small town near Melbourne, over a hundred-year period starting from 1900 to 2000. Overall, the town was heavily reliant on farming and agricultural production in the first fifty years. However, from 1950 onward, it pivoted heavily toward tourism.
In more detail, in 1900, three main areas surrounded the town: an orange farm to the north, a mandarin farm to the south, and a dairy farm located across the river to the west. A road also passed through the town, running from west to east.
By 1950, the town significantly pivoted toward agricultural production. The field to the town’s west was repurposed as a lemon and grapefruit farm, while the field to the south was dedicated to orange farming. Three buildings for packing the products, in addition to a track, were constructed to the town’s east. The town area also grow in size.
By 2000, the town pivoted toward tourism. The main area of the town shrank considerably. The buildings to the east were repurposed into a local museum, a craft market, and a tourist shop. The tracks were also removed. A park was built in the southeast, and the orange frames were abandoned. Meanwhile, the field to the town’s west was also repurposed as a wildlife sanctuary.