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2010 Map of Loving

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Loving
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this corner of Eddy County, defining the agricultural and geological character of the region. The settlement of Loving serves as the local anchor, featuring the Loving Post Office and an organized grid of streets surrounded by expansive irrigation works. This hydraulic network is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Southern Canal, Harroun Ditch, and Harroun Dam, which divert water to support local operations like the Dickson Farm.

Beyond the irrigated valleys, the terrain rises toward the Quahada Ridge and Culebra Bluff, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the expansive Salt Lake. The landscape is marked by distinctive river features such as Herradura Bend and Gyp Bend, which reveal the erosive power of the water in this arid environment. A dense network of rural roads, including Old Post Rd and Nymeyer Rd, connects these isolated homesteads and flats.