The maps illustrate the changes that took place in the town of Harton between 2008 and 2016. Overall, the town experienced significant development, with many old structures replaced by modern facilities such as a shopping centre, university, and cinema.
In 2008, Harton had several residential areas, industrial zones, and some natural features like a lake and woodland. By 2016, many of these features had been transformed. For example, the derelict warehouses and the old town in the north were replaced by a car park, office buildings, and a university. The lake was converted into a small pond, and the surrounding woodland area remained largely unchanged.
In the centre of Harton, the school stayed in the same location, but new facilities like a multi-screen cinema and a shopping centre were added nearby. The residential area in the southeast remained the same, while the one in the centre expanded slightly.
Overall, Harton became more modern and urbanised, with new buildings and public services replacing older or unused areas.