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2011 Map of Blanding North

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blanding North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blanding serves as the focal point for this landscape in San Juan County, where residential streets like W Center St and E 100 N meet the high desert terrain. The town's infrastructure and community life are grounded by landmarks such as the Blanding Post Office and the Blanding City Cemetery, while its water needs are met by a series of engineered features including Blanding City Number Three Reservoir and the Blanding City Number Three Dam.

Beyond the town limits, the geography is defined by deep incisions and high points like Pinenut Knoll and Bulldog Canyon. The impoundment of Recapture Creek at the Recapture Reservoir creates a significant water body in an area otherwise marked by seasonal drainages like Dry Wash and Alkali Creek. Cattle ranching history is preserved at the L-C Ranch, while the surrounding plateau is crossed by named routes like Radio Hill Rd and E Finion Ridge Rd, illustrating the intersection of modern utility and traditional land use.