The provided maps illustrate the significant changes in the layout of a small town across three different years: 1900, 1950, and 2000.
Overall, it is clear that the town underwent a complete transformation, evolving from a primarily agricultural and production-based area into a center focused on tourism and recreation by the end of the period. This shift is marked by the disappearance of farmland and the railway line, which gave way to tourist amenities and natural areas.
In 1900, the town had a relatively simple structure. A small residential area (Town Area) was located centrally, surrounded by agricultural land. To the west of the river was a dairy farm, while the eastern side was dedicated to growing oranges and mandarins. A main road ran parallel to the river, and a railway line crossed the eastern part of the town.
By 1950, the town’s agricultural sector had seen some changes. The dairy farm to the west had been replaced by an area for lemon and grapefruit cultivation. Similarly, the mandarin groves to the south were converted into orange groves. Another notable development was the appearance of packing sheds in the east, situated between the town area and the orange groves, suggesting an increase in agricultural production and distribution.
By 2000, however, the town’s appearance had changed dramatically. All agricultural areas were eliminated. The former lemon and grapefruit plantation was transformed into a wildlife sanctuary. The lands north and south of the town area became unused. Most significantly, the railway line was completely removed and replaced by a series of tourist facilities, including a local museum, a park, a craft market, and a tourist shop.