2017 Map of Blanding North

About this map

Blanding serves as the gateway to the high plateau country of San Juan County, positioned between the arid reaches of Mustang Mesa and the wooded elevations of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This landscape is defined by its water management systems, crucial for sustaining the community on the edge of the desert, as seen in the expansive Recapture Reservoir and the Blanding City Number Three Reservoir. To the south, the grid of the town gives way to the White Mesa plateau, while the eastern portion of the sheet is deeply incised by drainages like Alkali Canyon and Devil Canyon. This 2017 survey captures the intersection of organized agriculture and natural topography, illustrating how infrastructure like N Grayson Pkwy and Radio Hill Rd navigates the rugged breaks of Lems Draw and Bullpup Canyon.