2017 Map of Mancos Jim Butte

About this map

Blanding sits at the edge of a dramatic canyon landscape in San Juan County, where the high desert meets the southern reaches of the Manti-Lasal National Forest. This 2017 survey details the complex network of drainages and mesas, dominated by the prominent Mancos Jim Butte and the eroding formations of Brushy Basin. The township's water infrastructure is clearly visible through the Blanding City Reservoirs and the course of Johnson Creek, which feeds into the deep Big Canyon. To the west, the terrain rises toward unique landmarks like the Bee Hives and Black Steer Knoll, while the Brushy Basin Rim provides a sharp natural boundary. The map documents modern forest access via Forest Rd 092 and local routes like Cedar Edge Ln, showing how the community of Blanding is physically tied to the surrounding canyon systems.