The given maps illustrate how the layout of the Dalton town changed between 1815 and 2015.
Overall, the town experienced a radical transformation, accompanied by increased urbanisation, with the construction of various facilities and the replacement of some areas.
Concerning the western map, the ford which stretched from the west to the east was eradicated to make way for a roadway system comprising the bridge across a tributary of River Dal. Moreover, an enormous jungle was destroyed to construct an industrial and accommodation zone which was isolated by the roadway system. Outside that zone and along the arms branching of the river, while there was an alteration that a hospital was built in the western empty plot, some small trees were kept to create a green space for the residents.
Turning to the remaining areas, the first change was urbanising the town with the airport which was erected in the position of the past bridgeway: opposite to River Dal. Regarding the northeast region of the town, the disappearance of the trees and hall farm was to make space for the residential area with a school in its heart. Additionally, Dalton Hall was displaced northeastward from the west and a hotel was erected in its previous location.
