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are shown in relation to the public highways and to the main 
hills and valleys). 
1. The natural setting; note: 
a) The pleasing views that have been preserved or lost 
in the planning. 
b) The use of nature’s materials to add beauty or hide 
ugliness, or to accomplish the converse. 
2. The artificial arrangements; Note (in so far as visible 
from the approach): 
c) Concerning buildings, whether they fit the situation, 
look comfortable, bespeak shelter and privacy, 
etc., and whether they are arranged with unity 
and harmony. 
d) Concerning fields and stock-pens, whether they seem 
to belong to the place, and are harmonious with 
each other and convenient in location. 
e) Concerning roads and fences, whether they are made 
to add to or to detract from the beauty of the 
place; whether harmonious or discordant in 
arrangement; etc. 
A general summary and comparison of the places visited 
as to their attractiveness or unattractiveness, and the 
reasons therefor, should, in conclusion, be added. 
