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2012 Map of Loving

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Loving
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Loving serves as a primary waypoint in this northern Young County landscape, situated where several regional routes converge in the southeastern quadrant. The area exhibits a classic Texas ranching and agricultural grid, defined by long-established thoroughfares such as Ranch Road 1768 and Ranch Road 2652. Small settlements like Jean and the community of Farmer are linked by a network of family-named roads, including Harvey Black Rd and Sam Hawkins Rd, reflecting the generational landholdings of the region.

Water sources are vital to this terrain, with drainage provided by Brushy Cr and Little Salt Cr. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies significant landmarks including Hawkins Chapel Cem and Loving Cem, which stand as enduring markers of early community centers. The presence of Newman Lake and various smaller tanks further illustrates the adaptation of the landscape for cattle and agriculture in the early 21st century.