The two maps compare the previous and the current layout of an island called Paradise. Overall, the island has experienced considerbale changes, including imporved access and the development of tourist facilities, which has transformed the island into a resort.
Prior to the development, the island was mostly uninhabitated, except for people living in a research station situated on the west. The station was accessible by a pier at the west end, which was exclusevely used for boats. In terms of natural features, several palm trees used to occupy the central part of the island, while there was a natural spring, rocks and a beach on the east, north-east and the north-west, respectively.
After the construction process, the island has now changed significantly, becoming a tourist zone. The only things that remained intact are the spring, the rocks ad the beach, where swimming is permitted now. As a part of the construction, the access both to and within the island has been improved: the pier has been enlarged, taking a T-shape and now it accommodates cruise ships; bicycle lanes have been laid around the island, forming a circular route, which extends inland, leading to different facilities.
The main new buildings are an open circular restaurant in the center of the island with a barbeque area to the south, and a hotel complex with a swimming pool nearby, built on the site of the former research station. While a wide path links the restaurant to the hotel, a cycle path connects it to a place for scenic lookout beside the rocks and to a café on the east.