2017 Map of Presler Lake

About this map

Presler Lake sits within the high plains of Chaves County, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure. This 2017 survey details a remote pocket of New Mexico where the Long Arroyo drainage cuts across township lines including t8s r29e and t9s r30e. The distribution of features like Broke Tank, Cooper Tank, and the larger Broke Tank Lake highlights the critical role of water management in this arid environment. Transportation through these sections is sparse, relying on local connectors such as White Lake Ranch Rd and the aptly named Bad Rd. Other notable depressions and water bodies including Lost Lake and Red Lake provide markers for navigating the open country north of Cato Rd.