Changes in the town of Dalton between 1815 and 2015

The two maps illustrate how the time of Dalton changed over two centuries from 1815 to 2015. They clearly show that there have been a considerable number of changes and developments during
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and that a large number of buildings have been constructed. Turning to the map in 1815 we can clearly see that the town was much smaller at that time. There are only a few houses to the north of Dalton
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farm, and most of the map is taken up by trees and forests to the north of the River Dal. Agriculture is a prominent feature of the landscape, with horses and cattle predominant.
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, two centuries later, all of
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has changed dramatically. The number of houses has more than doubled, a school has been built and Dalton
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has become a hotel, close to the new airport which has replaced the old
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Farm. Another major change is the bridge and the road over the stream, which leads to be industrial area and the new hospital.

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Make sure to clearly describe how the changes affect the town.
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Add a conclusion to summarize the main changes.
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The essay identifies clear changes in the town.
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Descriptions of the town in both years are clear.

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