The maps show the changes of a park from 1980 to now.

The given maps illustrate the transformation of a park from 1980 to the present. From an

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perspective, it is evident that the area has become more developed, cutting down all trees and providing more playgrounds and picnic areas for the local residents. In 1980, there was only a pathway running through the park from the west gate to the south gate, and the whole zone is surrounded by four walls. A number of trees were located in the northeast, and flowers were planted along the south wall. There was

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a pond with several benches around it situated on the eastern side of the park. Over the period, the path has been converted into a new path which leads to all four sides of the area

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and essentially divides it into four different areas.

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, the walls and fences were totally removed. In the northeast corner, all old trees located were cut down to make way for a large picnic area with tables and a barbecue grill has been set up,

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the southeastern corner is now a dedicated playground for children.

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, the pond and benches are still mainly intact in the southwestern corner, but a bench can be damaged over time and

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, it was lost.