The provided map illustrates the expansion of Chorleywood village over four distinct periods between 1868 and 1994. Overall, the village experienced steady growth, evolving from a small cluster of buildings into a substantial residential area, with its development heavily influenced by the introduction of the railway and a motorway.
Between 1868 and 1883, the village was very small, concentrated primarily around the area that would later become Chorleywood Station. This initial core expanded significantly during the 1883-1922 period, with the teal-shaded area showing growth in all directions. The construction of the railway in 1909 likely acted as a catalyst for this expansion. By the 1922-1970 period, the village had spread further to the west and south, occupying a much larger footprint.
The final phase, from 1970 to 1994, saw the village expand into the north-east and south-east sectors. This period also coincided with the construction of a motorway in 1970, which cut through the eastern side of the village. By 1994, the area known as Chorleywood Park and Golf Course remained a prominent feature in the north-east, while the village had become a well-connected residential hub.