The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fronton, a neighboring town, since 1962. Report the main features and make comparisions if relevant.

These maps illustrate the growth of both Meadowside town and Fonton from the 1962 and 1985 period until now.

Overall

, from poor condition, both have turned into a more commercial and residential area with convenience and roadway traffic expansion. In the early 60s, the whole area surrounding was still pristine with a railroad and a narrowed local street across the land. Nearly two decades later, a superstore and leisure complex was built alongside the extended main artery to serve the residents in the housing area at the edge of the village. To makeover in transport, a new road was constructed and maintained that connected the Meadowside with Fonton. Compared to the existing appearance, that small town has turned into a suburb that contains more commercial utility. The housing estate has been enlarged and moved adjacent to the main street

that is

directly opposite the superstore which remains unchanged. Getting

along with

the latest built road, it is now sandwiched by a recently constructed station and business park. A railway is parallel to the road and sticks to the station and its backside is a hotel to provide convenience for travellers.