1894 Map of Lamy

About this map

Lamy and Galisteo anchor this high-desert landscape in the years before the turn of the century, illustrating a period of transition as the railroad redefined the western economy. The Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR cuts through the northern terrain, creating new rail stops like Fulton and Sands while bypassing older ranching outposts. The network of seasonal watercourses, such as Arroyo San Cristobal and Arroyo Jara, dictates the placement of early settlements and Ranch sites. This survey records a geography of scattered springs, or ojos, including Ojo de la Vaca and Ojo Hediondo, which were vital for survival in the arid high country of Santa Fe and San Miguel counties. Notable landforms like Cerro Colorado and the distinctive El Cuervo Butte serve as landmarks across the open range, while deep cuts like Canyon Blanco define the eastern edges of the map.