diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/mapping.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/mapping.dm
index 89a8df10910..8e5ae046c7c 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/mapping.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/mapping.dm
@@ -94,7 +94,6 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(mapping)
 	// Set up Z-level transitions.
 	setup_map_transitions()
 	generate_station_area_list()
-	QDEL_NULL(loader)
 	initialize_reserved_level()
 	..()