Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
About Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 27, 1979: the first place in Cañoncito to be listed. Only 150 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering and transportation, at the national level. The listing covers 27 acres.
What it is1892 deck plate girder bridge on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗Finding Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Lamy over Galisteo Creek, in Cañoncito, NM
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
Is Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 27, 1979 (Register number 79001553).
Is Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Glorieta Pass Battlefield, 5.2 miles away.
Can you visit Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847590 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.