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1978 Map of Presler Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Presler Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Cato Oil Field dominates the eastern edge of this Chaves County landscape, defined by a dense grid of extraction infrastructure including numerous Oil Wells and Gravel Pits. Water management is central to this arid region, evidenced by a series of catchment features such as Broke Tank, Cooper Tank, and the larger Broke Tank Lake. These man-made and natural catchments supported the local cattle industry, anchored by East Camp in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Industrial development is further highlighted by an extensive Pipeline network that traverses the terrain near Red Lake. Researchers can trace the mid-century expansion of the energy sector through the proliferation of Drill Holes and service roads that intersect with older landmarks like the Windmill near the northern boundary. The presence of Presler Lake and Last Lake amidst the undulating topography provides a clear view of how water and oil dictated the settlement and use of this high plains environment.