The given map illustrates the development of a UK village in Wells-on-the-Water from 1985 to 2010.
Overall, it is notable that there was a civilization during the 25-year period, since a lot of land had been used to build commuting routes. Additionally, the appearance of several shophouses and houses in 2010 are noteworthy.
The most striking changes are the substantial decrease in Farmland and the replacement of the park in an area that used to be a farmhouse. Furthermore, an Old factory near Woods Drive route had been utilized and renovated into a Luxury Flats, while in the opposite, Mansion House had been changed into Care Home. On the contrary, the post office and Mansion Gardens stayed in the same places after a quarter of a century. Following the growth in number of new front stores along the Queen Drives, several new riverside houses had been built in between 1958 and 2010.
In conclusion, the illustration reveals a clear picture of West-on-the-Water’s shifting from a farm village into a modern residential. With the bloom of new infrastructures, the villagers have lost the fresh, environment-friendly living space.