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
After leaving Fort Sumner, the Goodnight-Loving Trail forked in two directions. This branch, developed by Oliver Loving in 1866, followed the Pecos River to Las Vegas, and the Santa Fe Trail to Raton Pass. The great Texas cattle drives followed this and other routes to Colorado and Wyoming until 1880.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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Loving's Bend (approx. 1.7 miles away); Espejo's Trail (approx. 6.2 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Carlsbad Campsite (approx. 12 miles away); Carlsbad Irrigation Flume (approx. 12.2 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
2. 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
3. Goodnight-Loving Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,391 times since then and 162 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
