Analysis of Main Land Use Patterns and Natural Landscapes in Langley District Municipality (Township

Instruction 1: Analyzing the New Westminster (92 G/2) Map

1. Using the New Westminster (92 G/2) map, compare and contrast the main land use patterns in relation to the natural landscapes within the limits of the District Municipality (Township) of Langley (20) [Not more than 2 pages]

2. What problems might you encounter in using the New Westminster (92 G/2) map to choose and build a new community clinic in the City of Langley? How can you resolve them? (10) [Not more than 1 page]\

Instructions

1)Note: As per Question 1, use only the map for this analysis. You will have to zoom in and out of the map to see the details. Use the basic concepts of Geography that apply in your answer.Start with a general description of the map; map name, scale, date and what area and part of the world it shows.Define the boundaries of the District Municipality (Township) of Langley. Be detailed and specific i.e. are they natural or cultural? (Use cardinal directions throughout your answer, such as north, south, northeast and southwest instead of top, bottom, left and right).Describe the general landscape (terrain) of the District Municipality (Township) of Langley; the main physical features, their orientation and where they are found on the map. Is it a mountainous area, valley or delta? Consider if it is a hilly, steep terrain or gently rolling hill, and if there is a distribution or pattern to the features?Describe the main types of land use within the District Municipality (Township) of Langley using the map legend, and where they occur. Is it an urban or rural area or a mix of both, and is there a distribution or pattern to where they are?Discuss the relationship between the landscape and the land use. Use the distributions or patterns you may have identified in the sections above to guide you.Be systematic. Either divide the District Municipality (Township) of Langley into quadrants (NE, NW, SW and SE) and describe the main types of land use found in each, with an explanation of why they are there. For example, consider where built up areas are in relation to terrain features such as hills, valleys, and drainage networks. Another example is the pattern of the road system and why the landscape provides opportunities or obstacles for it. Then describe those land uses that cut across the quadrants (railways, highways, utility lines, etc.) and why the terrain allows them to be there. This is the simpler approach.

Or, use the identified types of land use. For example, built up/residential areas, industrial areas, agriculture/farming, large infrastructure (airports, railways, ports), natural areas, etc., and discuss what types of terrain are associated with them. Consider why some of the industries are at the river banks i.e. what advantages do industries gain by locating themselves there? Also, relate the different types of land use to one another, such as railways to industries. This is a more challenging approach, but it focusses more on the relationship between land use and landscape.

Do not forget about the features in the water, as the District Municipality (Township) of Langley limits extend over themConclude with a short discussion of whether the patterns and relationships you found in the District Municipality (Township) of Langley are common to the larger area shown on the map.

2)

Start by considering what kinds of data and information you would need to build such a community clinic in the City of Langley e.g. available space, existing clinics, infrastructure and utility needs, etc.

 Then assess the map (remember that you are evaluating just the provided map) against those data and information needs. Does the map provide all the necessary data and information? Does it provide the details at the level of accuracy you would need to both choose an ideal location, and construct the community clinic if all you had was the map. Look at the information provided on the map itself, including all the ancillary information printed on it. 

If the map is not sufficient, where and how else can you get the data and information needed. What agencies would you approach and what specific types of data and information would you need to accomplish the task. Do remember that this area is within Metro Vancouver, so it is supposed to be in your local vicinity.