2014 Map of Blanding South

About this map

Blanding serves as the focal point of this San Juan County survey, showing the southern reaches of the settlement and its infrastructure in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the dramatic drainage patterns of Recapture Cr and its many tributary canyons, including Jennys Canyon and Mustang Canyon. These deep incisions into the red rock plateaus separate prominent landmarks like Mustang Mesa and Ute Point. Modern aviation and transportation are represented by the Blanding Municipal Airport and the junction of Ut-95, while more remote sites like Mustang Spring and Richmond Spring indicate the critical locations of water in this arid environment. The map details a transition from the structured street grid of the town to the expansive, canyon-broken tablelands to the south, marked by numerous named overlooks such as Browns Point and Murphy Point.