Comprehensive Plan for Denton, Texas, 1960-1985: [Volume 1]. Phase 1 Basic Studies Page: 82
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in the past decade, with a further acceleration anticipated after 1975. It is
at that time that the more direct effect of the Fort Worth-Dallas urban area
will likely be felt. Plate IV shows the past and projected growth of the United
States, Texas, Denton County, and the City of Denton, both graphically and
numerically. Barring a nation-wide economic recession of major consequence,
there is no conceivable reason to assume a retarding of the City's growth.
Likewise, the established, economically sound, steady growth trend will be
greatly exceeded only if some high-employment industry or governmental agency
should locate in the immediate vicinity. There is always the possibility that
such development will occur, with a resulting population surge; however, it is
not considered sound planning to base anticipated municipal expenditures on such
speculation.
Present Population Distribution
The 1960 distribution of population for Denton is shown on Plate V. This map
depicts the location of each ten residents of the City and the surrounding area,
by a dot symbol. Distribution shown was determined from the occupied dwelling82
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Denton (Tex.). Planning and Zoning Commission. Comprehensive Plan for Denton, Texas, 1960-1985: [Volume 1]. Phase 1 Basic Studies, report, 1960; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1418518/m1/99/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed August 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.