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1894 Map of Lamy

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Lamy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Lamy serves as a critical railroad junction in this high-desert landscape, where the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe snakes through the complex terrain of the Santa Fe National Forest. This 1890s reconnaissance survey, conducted by J.B. Lippincott and Jos. Jacobs, documents a transition from the rail-centered villages of Rowe and Fulton to the more dispersed ranching outposts like Gomez Ranch and the isolated Ranch further south.

The map reveals a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic landmarks that defined early navigation, including the deep cuts of Canyon Blanco and the prominent El Cuervo Butte. Ancient springs and grazing areas are clearly identified, such as Ojo de la Vaca and Las Vegas de las Vacas, providing a detailed look at the resource-based geography of the territory before the mid-20th century. The boundary between Santa Fe and San Miguel counties cuts through the center of these canyons and mesas.