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Alkali Ridge

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Blanding, UT (San Juan County)

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Alkali Ridge features scattered archaeological remains showing early Puebloan architecture and the transition from pit dwellings to agricultural settlement. History enthusiasts will appreciate seeing this evidence of cultural change in the region.

Updated October 15, 2026

Alkali Ridge

Alkali Ridge, also known as Alkali Point, is a set of widely scattered archaeological remains of the earliest forms of Puebloan architecture, representing a period of transition from scattered, pit-style dwellings to a settled agricultural lifestyle.

About Alkali Ridge

Alkali Ridge is a historic site in Blanding, Utah, in San Juan County. 12 other historic sites are within 30 miles; the closest is Long Canyon Ranch, about 2.8 miles away.

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Blanding, Utah.

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