Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Lamy came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Lamy in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Lamy. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Lamy is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Lamy:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of New Mexico (1925)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Rand McNally Map of New Mexico (1951)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Lamy. See our Misc Page for Lamy for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Lamy:

Lamy was mentioned in the following schedule:

Southern Pacific Railroad Time Tables (July 1929)

The following routes mentioned Lamy as a scheduled stop:

The El Capitan: From Santa Fe Railroad timetable for the defunct El Capitan (train schedule from 1938). The El Capitan travelled between Chicago (IL) and Los Angeles (CA)

The Grand Canyon: From Santa Fe Railroad timetable for the defunct Grand Canyon (schedule from 1969). The Grand Canyon travelled between Chicago (IL) and Los Angeles (CA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lamy. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Santa Fe County: www.co.santa-fe.nm.us/

The official website for State of New Mexico: www.newmexico.gov/