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. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The map illustrates the development of

Chorleywood

village

, near London, between 1868 and 1994, highlighting various phases of growth and infrastructural changes during

this

period. From 1868 to 1883, the

village

's development was concentrated along the main

road

.

Furthermore

, between 1883 and 1922, the

village

expanded significantly along the same

road

, with new areas shaded light grey.

Moreover

, the construction of the railway in 1909, intersecting the main

road

near

Chorleywood

Station, marks a significant advancement.

Consequently

, from 1922 to 1970,

Chorleywood

saw

further

development to the south and east of the railway line, shown in medium grey.

As a consequence

, in 1970 the introduction of the motorway, built in 1970, led to the

village

’s expansion towards the east and northwest, with new developments shaded dark grey.

Overall

, the major changes in

Chorleywood

include its expansion from a small area along the main

road

to a more extensive settlement encompassing the railway and motorway.

Thereafter

, the

village

has evolved with improved transportation infrastructure, making it more accessible and potentially more attractive for residents and visitors alike.