The given maps illustrate the alterations of a mountain valley in 1980 and after the development of a water power dam in 2000.
Overall
, the forest, historical buildings and rare plants and animals were removed from Linking Words
this
place; meanwhile, all other sides of Linking Words
this
area, especially the river, experienced noticeable changes over the period.
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To begin
with, the hydropower station was built between elevated mountains in 2000. Linking Words
As a result
, the water volume of the river increased, and a lake appeared in the middle of the mountainous terrain, which was occupied by a wide agricultural farmland in 1980. Linking Words
Moreover
, inhabitants could fish from boats on the lake. On the east side of Linking Words
this
place, a village was replaced with a new hotel, and the village was relocated to the south side of Linking Words
this
valley. Linking Words
In addition
, the ancient structure and wood, with its rare Flora and fauna, were removed from Linking Words
this
area on the west side. Linking Words
However
, electricity was Linking Words
then
available to people after 20 years.Linking Words