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This brochure advertises the "Fertile Rio Grande Valley" of New Mexico. Rich in gold, silver, copper, lead, iron and coal along with forests, farms, orchards, vineyards, meadows and flocks and herds. The brochure describes the history of territory and the State of New Mexico; describes the land; tells of the natural resources that are being mined; and, of the agricultural crops being raised. The climate, the towns and educational opportunities are described. Two maps show the route of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road System in the United States and Mexico; and, the whole State of New Mexico.

Creator: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Date: 1884

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A glimpse of the Southwest; New Mexico, the Santa Fe Route - 1

Item Number: 212705
Call Number: K Port 385 At2 Box 1 Folder 10
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 212705

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