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Farmer’s Branch from Above | A Harmony of Nature and Neighborhood

From this vantage point northeast of I-635 and Luna Road, we look out over a landscape defined by transition. To the south, the pulse of the LBJ Freeway; to the west, the winding Elm Fork of the Trinity River; and below, the emerging neighborhoods of Mercer Crossing. As we take in this ariel  view, let us look past the modern infrastructure to the ancient and agricultural spirit of this North Texas soil. Long before the concrete of 635 was poured, this land was a vital corridor for the Caddo, Wichita, and Comanche peoples. Being so close to the Trinity River, this area provided the water and game necessary for survival. The Comanche were known to follow the buffalo herds across these very prairies. In this region, "Marker Trees"—young saplings intentionally bent to point toward water or safe crossings—once guided travelers through the tallgrass. Today, we navigate with GPS, but we follow the same paths of least resistance carved out by indigenous feet centuries ago. In the 1840s, this area was known as Mustang Branch, named for the wild Mustang grapes that grew in abundance along the local creeks. It was part of the Peters Colony, one of the earliest and most famous settlements in North Texas. The early pioneers, led by families like the Keenans and Webbs, eventually renamed it "Farmers Branch" to celebrate the incredibly rich, dark soil that made this a "farmer's paradise." As you look down at the manicured lawns and lakeside developments today, you are seeing the modern evolution of that same fertile ground. Standing at this specific intersection is to stand at the meeting point of industry and sanctuary. To our west lies the Valwood levee system, protecting the land from the river's ancient power, while below us, the new canals of Mercer Crossing mimic the waterways that have always drawn people to this spot. Mindfulness is the practice of finding the quiet center in a moving world. As you watch the horizon, notice the steady flow of the river and the highway—two different kinds of "currents" that have shaped this land. We are simply the latest generation to find a home at this bend in the road. #MustangBranch #farmersbranch #drone #mindfulness #northtexas