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1962 Map of Lovington

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lovington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lovington serves as the bustling center of this 1962 survey, which was updated in 1979 to show significant urban expansion. The town is characterized by a concentrated grid of schools and public landmarks, including Lea Sch, Taylor Jr High Sch, and the County Fairground. The industrial character of Lea County is clearly visible in the surrounding High Plains terrain, where the Texas - New Mexico railroad line cuts southeast through the landscape, flanked by the Dean Oil Field and the East Lovington Oil Field.

Beyond the residential core, numerous oil wells and quarries dot the landscape, illustrating the regional reliance on mineral extraction. Notable local recreation and memorial sites are also documented, from the Lovington Country Club and Twin Lakes to the Rest Haven Gardens and the local Cemetery. This map provides a detailed view of the community's mid-century footprint before later modern developments.