The maps illustrate the urban development and modernization of Dalton town from 1815 and 2015.
Overall, the old Dalton town was a place dominated by nature and agriculture, the traffic and human settlement was limited. In contrast, the new Dalton town highlighted many changes, including the upgrade of traffic, the addition of a housing and an industrial area.
In 1815, the town was a tranquil rural area. The Dalton Forest covered the western part, while a plain was a part of the east of the river, which separated and consecrated the lives of individuals. There was the Bridgeway along a ford to go through the branch of the River Dal. The two most prominent establishments were Hall Farm and Dalton Hall. In detail, housing was sparse, indicating few residents and cattle.
After two centuries, this town had become a bustling urban center, which changed comprehensively. Dalton Forest has been entirely removed to accommodate an expansion of residential housing development and an industrial zone. Along with that, a road system was more complex, with a major road along the River Dal and two roads paralleled on both sides of the river. We also featured the improvement infrastructure, namely a hotel, a school, a hospital, and an airport. Finally, a new bridge replaced the ford, with the function of easier river crossing.