The map delineates the transformation of Ashford over a sixty-year period from 1965 to the present day.
Overall, the town experienced substantial development, shifting from a predominantly rural settlement to a more urbanized region. This transformation involved housing expansion, the introduction of car facilities and bridges, and the removal of a ferry.
The northeastern section, in 1965, was dominated by the residential area, while the northwestern part consisted mainly of trees. A river flowing from north to south bisected these two areas of Ashford. One road extended westwards from the river and out of the town, whilst another linked the river to the housing region. At present, the two roads have been replaced with a new road bridge connecting two previously divided areas, whereas the woodland has been cleared to make room for a new car park. The residential area was upgraded with additional housing and seafront apartments, alongside a parking garage and a small road leading southwards to the road bridge.
The southern region lay to the south of the old road and extended southwards to the river, where a ferry was formerly located. There was a replacement of the ferry with a footbridge spanning from east to west across the town. A line of houses flanking the footbridge on its northern side has been introduced, while two parking facilities were constructed on the opposite side.