The maps detail significant alterations to a former mining town. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the town became less focused on the industry of mining and more on tourism with various historical sites and facilities for dining and entertainment.
In the past, the mining town was centered around a mine entrance for workers and related infrastructure. There were two waste pits near the mines as well as a staff changing room and medical room for treatment of injuries. Adjacent to the mine was also an office building and slightly further away was the parking lot for cars and lorries.
In the present day, the parking lot for cars remains the same and the mine is still present, though it is now for visitors instead of workers. The office and changing rooms have been replaced by a museum while the lorry parking space and medical area have become a footpath (leading to a children’s playground) and a cafe, respectively. Finally, the waste pits have been removed in favor of a driving truck track and an area reserved for picnics.
The maps detail significant alterations to a former mining town. Looking from an
overall
perspective, it is
readily
apparent that the town became less focused on the industry of mining and more on tourism with various historical sites and facilities for dining and entertainment.
In the past, the mining town
was centered
around a
mine
entrance for workers and related infrastructure. There were two waste pits near the
mines
as well
as a staff changing room and medical room for treatment of injuries. Adjacent to the
mine
was
also
an office building and
slightly
further
away was the parking lot for cars and lorries.
In the present day, the parking lot for cars remains the same and the
mine
is
still
present, though it is
now
for visitors
instead
of workers. The office and changing rooms have
been replaced
by a museum while the lorry parking space and medical area have become a footpath (leading to a children’s playground) and a
cafe
,
respectively
.
Finally
, the waste pits have
been removed
in favor of a driving truck
track
and an area reserved for picnics.