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Monticello.

Its Census reference point is in Monticello-Cortez Uplands, within Colorado Plateaus. Blanding lies about 19.5 miles southwest of Monticello by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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San Juan County Courthouse, Monticello, Utah, United States.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

San Juan County Courthouse, Monticello, Utah, United States.

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THE SETTINGMonticello-Cortez Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSan Juan County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Monticello on the map

THE MONTICELLO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Monticello-Cortez Uplands setting.

Monticello city has 3.35 square miles of land in San Juan County. Its Census reference point is in Monticello-Cortez Uplands, within Colorado Plateaus.

Layered sedimentary rock forms mesas, benches, cliffs and deeply cut canyons. Pinyon-juniper woodland, oak and drier basin vegetation vary with elevation and the plateau's strongly contrasting terrain.

Regional context: Colorado Plateaus ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Monticello and San Juan County

Monticello is associated with San Juan County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

San Juan County

Monticello by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Monticello, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points lower than the 1.4% recorded for San Juan County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Monticello city has 25.4% of the land area of nearby Blanding city (13.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Monticello land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Monticello

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Monticello. Check the San Juan County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Monticello-Cortez Uplands setting

Monticello-Cortez Uplands belongs to Colorado Plateaus. Is the parcel on a mesa top, bench or canyon side, and does the access route cross a major elevation break?

03

Check the route, beyond Blanding

Blanding is 19.5 miles southwest of the Monticello reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Monticello resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MONTICELLO

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.8685° N, 109.3362° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Monticello ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Monticello

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Monticello ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of San Juan

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of San Juan ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Monticello data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Monticello-Cortez Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Colorado Plateaus context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Utah landowner resources

Utah water-right maps

Division of Water Rights mapping tools for researching water records.

Utah geologic hazards portal

UGS mapping that helps identify where additional geologic investigation may be useful.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Monticello.

Blanding lies about 19.5 miles southwest of Monticello by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Monticello in context

NSEWBlanding · 19.5 miles1White Mesa · 29.1 miles2La Sal · 30.1 miles3Spanish Valley · 42.1 miles4Bluff · 42.4 miles5Montezuma Creek · 42.7 miles6OUTER RING: 42.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Blanding19.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    White Mesa29.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    La Sal30.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Spanish Valley42.1 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Bluff42.4 mi · town
  6. 6
    Montezuma Creek42.7 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Utah; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Monticello
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Monticello?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in San Juan County. Monticello’s 3.35 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Monticello property in Monticello-Cortez Uplands?+

No. Monticello-Cortez Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Monticello boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Blanding as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 19.5 miles southwest of Monticello’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Monticello?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Monticello.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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