Band 9: The two maps below show the changes in a town called Dalton from 1815 to 2015. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.

The two maps compare the development of Dalton town between 1815 and 2015. Overall, Dalton transformed from a small rural settlement into a modern urban area, with new infrastructure and facilities replacing farmland and forested land.

In 1815, the western part of the town was dominated by Dalton Forest, and a ford across the River Dal provided access to the area. At the centre stood Hall Farm, surrounded by a few fields with cattle and horses. Several houses were scattered nearby, while Dalton Hall and a small residential area were located to the east. The southern side of the map remained mostly undeveloped, except for a narrow bridleway running parallel to the river.

By 2015, Dalton had undergone substantial modernization. The forest in the west had been cleared to make way for a hospital and new residential buildings. The area once occupied by Hall Farm had been redeveloped into a school and hotel, surrounded by additional housing. Moreover, major transport infrastructure appeared, including a bridge over the River Dal that connected the main town to an airport and an industrial zone on the southern bank.