2020 Map of Mancos Jim Butte

About this map

Blanding sits at the eastern edge of a high plateau landscape defined by deep canyons and prominent mesas in San Juan County. This area within the Manti-La Sal National Forest is dominated by the dramatic elevation of Mancos Jim Butte and the rugged contours of the Brushy Basin. To the west, Cottonwood Wash and Cottonwood Cr carve through the terrain, while the distinctive Black Steer Knoll marks the western breaks. The map documents a network of forest access routes including Forest Rd 092 and local landmarks like the Brushy Basin Rim and Big Canyon. This 2020 record illustrates the enduring isolation of the southern Utah highlands, where modern roads like N Blue Mountain Rd interface with traditional topographic features like the Head of Ditch.