1969 Map of Little Elm

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The rising waters of the Garza - Little Elm Reservoir dominate this 1969 revision, illustrating the transformative impact of mid-century water management on the North Texas landscape. The reservoir branches deep into the countryside, following the natural courses of Elm Creek and Doe Branch, while numerous sloughs like Nix Slough and Jefferson Slough fringe the western shore. Settlement patterns here are defined by small rural hubs such as Navo and Little Elm, which sits at a primary crossing point of the lake. Local heritage is preserved in numerous country burial grounds and sanctuaries, including the Mary Young Chapel (Zion Cem) and Oak Grove Cem. The presence of Camp Dallas and Camp Lucille near the water's edge reflects the area's mid-century shift toward recreation and seasonal residency as the reservoir system matured.