They chose a spot 6 miles ( 9.7 km ) east of Elmo .
Residents of Desert Lake , a town located near the lake , had to relocate to a more fertile area in order to continue farming .
Residents chose a spot 6 miles ( 9.7 km ) east of Elmo .
Residents of Desert Lake , a town located near the lake , had to relocate to a more fertile area in order to continue farming .