2013 Map of Abo

About this map

The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and the adjacent Abo State Monument anchor this landscape in Torrance County, preserving the site of centuries-old cultural intersections. The settlement of Abo lies near the center, positioned along Us-60 and the prominent Abo Arroyo drainage system. The terrain is defined by complex canyon systems including Cañon Barranco, Goat Canyon, and Deer Canyon, which descend from the high ground of the Cibola National Forest in the northwest. Local ranching history is evidenced by numerous named water sources scattered across the desert, such as Chilton Tank, Phister Tank, and the W Latigo Tank. Historical travel routes are marked by the Old Abo Trl, providing a glimpse into the movement of people through these arid mountain passes before modern highways like Loma Parda Rd were established.