The map illustrates the changes that occurred in a town named Willington for the years 1780,1860 and 2000.
Overall, a noticeable feature is the decrease in farmland and trees. Moreover, addition of new facilities like a bridge, shops, sports fields, wetland and a school can be seen. Noticeably, the river has remained unchanged.
In 1780, it can be observed that majority of the land was used for agriculture purposes. There are 100 houses present, according to the map. The river flows from the north to the south. In 1860, the number of houses doubled (200) , and the amount of trees and farms have decreased by half. A road has been built to connect the river to the town. In addition, a bridge has also been constructed over the river.
In 2000, it can be observed that the number of houses has nearly doubled (500). New amenities like schools, shops, sports fields have replaced the fields and plants. Furthermore, a new wetland for birds has also been installed.