2023 Map of Presler Lake

About this map

Presler Lake and the drainage of Long Arroyo dominate this Chaves County landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The terrain is defined by a network of catchments and natural depressions, including Broke Tank Lake, Lost Lake, and Red Lake. This modern survey illustrates how ranching infrastructure utilizes the natural topography, with livestock tanks such as Broke Tank and Cooper Tank situated at strategic collection points. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural routes like White Lake Ranch Rd and Cato Rd, reflecting the low-density, agricultural character of this region. The map provides a clear record of the Public Land Survey System divisions, specifically through townships T8S and T9S, which organize the vast open tracts of this high-desert environment.