Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village

The map illustrates the

development

of Choleywood

village

from 1868 to 1994, highlighting key periods and infrastructure changes.

Overall

, It can be seen that Chorleywood's growth can be attributed to key transportation

development

, including main road, railway, and motorway, facilitating access and encouraging residential expansion.

To begin

with, from 1868 to 1883,

development

was limited, as indicated by the small area shaded for

this

period. After that, During 1883 and 1992, expansion continued, with the

village

growing significantly along the main road.

Besides

, it is apparent that the construction of the railway in 1909 was a pivotal moment,

further

stimulating growth between 1992 to 1970, with new areas developing around Chorleywood Station and along the railway line.

Moreover

, the motorway built in 1970 marked another phase of

development

. It is evident that from 1970 to 1994, the

village

expanded

further

, with new areas emerging near the motorway and filling the gaps between previously developed sections. Despite these changes, Chorleywood Park and Golf Course remained a central green space throughout

this

period. In conclusion, the map clearly shows how infrastructure improvements over time have influenced the

village

's expansion and

development

.