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2023 Map of Scholle

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Scholle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Scholle sits at a critical geographic junction where the Manzano Mountains meet the high plains, serving as a gateway for both ancient and modern transit. This 2023 survey documents the complex topography surrounding the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, a site preserving the intersection of Puebloan and Spanish colonial history. The landscape is defined by deep drainages like Abo Canyon and Abo Arroyo, which historically dictated the paths of trade and travel through the mountains.

Water remains the primary driver of settlement patterns in this arid region, evidenced by numerous named water sources such as Saladito Springs, Dripping Spring, and Bustamonte Spring. The map covers portions of the Cibola National Forest and follows the crossing of three county lines—Valencia, Socorro, and Torrance—near the central community. Infrastructure such as the El Paso Gas Pipeline Rd and various forest routes underscore the area's continued role as a corridor for resource management and regional connectivity.