Sample Detail

The maps illustrate the transformation from 1980 to 2000 following the introduction of the hydroelectric dam. Overall, the area underwent radical changes, with the most striking being the formation of the lake, the construction of the hydroelectric dam and the addition of electric wires. Notably, during the transformation, many features such as the ancient structure, the area for rare plants and animals and the irrigated farmland disappeared. In 1980, a forest occupied the top left corner of the map and ancient structures were to the south of the forest. To the west of the river, which ran across the map vertically, there was an area for rare plants and animals. Turning to the eastern section, irrigated farmland extended along the river and was bordered by mountains in the north-east and south-east corners of the map. Finally, a village was situated to the far east of the farmland. By 2000, the ancient structures, the area for rare species and irrigated farmland disappeared due to the formation of the lake in the middle of the map. A hydroelectric dam was also constructed on the southern side of the lake. At the bottom of the area, electric wires were implemented and a village was relocated on the south-eastern side of the river. A hotel was built on the site of the former village. Finally, the lake was used for fishing.