2020 Map of Abo

About this map

Abo State Monument and the surrounding Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument anchor this high-desert landscape in Torrance County. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a network of drainage systems, most notably Abo Arroyo, which is flanked by dramatic landforms such as Cañon Espinoso and Cañon Barranco. This area, managed in part within the Cibola National Forest, shows a complex intersection of ancient history and modern infrastructure, where the Old Abo Trl and various ranch roads like Valentine Ranch Rd navigate a territory defined by seasonal water sources. The importance of water in this arid environment is evident from the numerous named tanks and springs, including Gun Spring, Wildcat Spring, and Chilton Tank, which serve as vital landmarks across the canyons.