IELTS Map - Stokeford Village 1930-2010

The map illustrates the process of urbanization that took place in Stokeford village between 1930 and 2010. Generally, it can be seen clearly from the map that major changes in the area involved the introduction of housing accommodation, the disappearance of agricultural lands, and the transformation of some green space.

During the period given, the whole village was split into two major parts by a main road that ran through the area from north to south. On the northeastern part of the village in 1930 was the region for crops and livestock, which was then replaced to give way to rows of houses running along a newly built access road, diverting from the main road. Moreover, on the right side of the main road in 2010, while the post office was left unchanged, another access road with residential homes on both sides was added in place of the shopping area.

Next, further modernization is noticeable in the southern part of Stokeford village. In 2010, a populous inhabited zone occupied the region on the right bank of Stoke River, which was devoted to farming activities in 1930. Additionally, the green garden and large houses, located in the southeastern area in 1930, were transformed into housing blocks and residential homes for retired people. The region was made accessible to the main road by a newly constructed pathway.