2001 Map of Blanding North

About this map

Blanding anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the northern residential expansion meets the higher elevations of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The 2001 revision highlights a complex water management system vital to this desert environment, centered on the Recapture Reservoir and the Blanding City Reservoirs, which are fed by an intricate network of an Aqueduct and Canal systems. The rugged geography is defined by deep incisions like Devils Canyon and Alkali Canyon, separating high plateaus such as Mustang Mesa and The Park. Utility and communication infrastructure is prominent, including a Communication Tower near a Gravel Pit and several Pipeline corridors, reflecting the area's mid-century and later industrial development. Local landmarks such as Pinenut Knoll and the Athletic Field provide specific points of reference for those tracing the town's modern footprint.