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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Blue Township Neighborhood Guide

Where The Cows Outnumber The Cafés

🧭Generally defined as the area: North of Marlatt Avenue, west of Tuttle Creek Boulevard, extending to the Riley County line and wrapping around the northwest edge of town

📌Best known for: Gravel roads, properties where you can see stars without light pollution, and space to breathe

👕You can spot a Blue Township local by: Their truck always has mud on it year-round and they know their neighbors by first name

👍Move here if you want: Space between you and your neighbors measuring in acres, not feet

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Snow days meaning you're stuck until the county plow comes through eventually

The general vibe is: Rural living but still technically in town limits

Pros & Cons of Blue Township

Blue Township strengths (top 5)

Green SpaceOutdoor RecreationSafetyFamily FriendlyPeaceful & Quiet

Blue Township tradeoffs (top 3)

Art SceneFarmers MarketsNightlife
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Blue Township Neighborhood DNA

People who want acreage without the brutal commute into town

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Some of the Blue Township hotspots include: Tuttle Creek Dam, Tuttle Creek State Park, Rocky Ford Fishing Area, Blue River Trail, and Tuttle Creek Lake.
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Moving to Blue Township - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Manhattan or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Manhattan guide for the big-picture view — or compare Blue Township against other parts of the city in our Manhattan neighborhood guide.