La Bajada, New Mexico
La Bajada is an unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.[1]
History
A post office called La Bajada was established in 1870, closed in 1872.[2] La Bajada is derived from Spanish meaning "the descent".[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Bajada, New Mexico
- ↑ "Santa Fe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. p. 178.
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Coordinates: 35°33′22″N 106°14′27″W / 35.55611°N 106.24083°W
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