Comparisons

468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
MarylandNimbaGrand Bassa

Maryland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Liberia: Nimba and Grand Bassa

Maryland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maryland peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maryland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Pleebo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pleebo rose steadily.

How do development practices in Maryland fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Maryland was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, street construction in Maryland has become more disconnected. Maryland ranked 5th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

Maryland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maryland is Pleebo with an SNDi of 5.56, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Pleebo with an SNDi of 5.56, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Pleebo, Pleebo

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maryland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maryland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Pleebo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Maryland follow the same region trend.

To date, Maryland is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Maryland has become more connected. Maryland ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.