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1960 Map of Little Elm

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Little Elm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Garza - Little Elm Reservoir dominates this 1960s landscape, its sprawling fingers reaching into the surrounding Texas plains. The settlement of Little Elm sits at the water's edge, surrounded by rural communities like Navo and New Hope. The map reflects a transition from traditional farming land to a recreational and water-management hub, documented by the presence of Frisco Park, Camp Dallas, and Camp Lucille along the western shorelines.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the area through numerous country churches and burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem, Lloyd Cem, and the Mary Young Chapel. Natural drainage features like Doe Branch, Panther Creek, and Running Branch define the local topography, while the Normal Pool Elevation 515 mark provides a precise record of the reservoir's extent during this era of North Texas development.