Near Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Goodnight-Loving Trail
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
1. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 32° 18.719′ N, 104° 7.259′ W. Marker is near Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 285 and State Road 31, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 285. Marker is on the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlsbad NM 88220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Josephine Cox "Grandma" Anderson (approx. 9.3 miles away); Mother Magdalen and the Sisters of Loretto (1852 - 1968) / Carlsbad (approx. 9.3 miles away); Carlsbad Irrigation Flume (approx. 12 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Carlsbad Campsite (approx. 12 miles away); a different marker also named Carlsbad Irrigation Flume (approx. 12.2 miles away); a different marker also named Carlsbad Irrigation Flume (approx. 12.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.
Other markers no longer nearby. Loving's Bend (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Espejo's Trail (was approx. 6.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Eddy County Courthouse (was approx. 9.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 24, 2026
2. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Moved about 1.5 miles on US 285 from original site near US 285- NM 31 junction. It replaced Loving's Bend historic marker.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
3. Back of Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
4. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 24, 2026
5. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker Site
The intersection of US 285 and NM 31 has been reconstructed recently and the marker is no longer at the SE corner of the intersection. A new marker has been installed about 1/2 mile south on US 285 on the southbound shoulder.
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 24, 2026
6. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Picture of the marker at the new location "Loving's Bend " marker site.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 123 times this year. Last updated on May 24, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 6. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A close-up photo of the replacement Goodnight-Loving Trail marker. (The inscription is the same with slightly different formatting). • Geocoordinates of the current location. • Can you help?
