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1951 Map of Nephi

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Nephi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Nephi serves as a significant central corridor in the early 1950s, where the Union Pacific railroad and U S 91 run parallel through the valley floor. The map illustrates a highly organized agricultural and civic landscape, featuring the Utah Agriculture Experiment Station and the Nephi Municipal Airport north of the town center. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Uinta National Forest, defined by deep drainages like Salt Creek and Andrews Canyon.

Southward, the small settlements of Levan and Juab are situated along the rail line, providing a glimpse into the rural infrastructure of Juab Co at mid-century. Notable local landmarks such as Vine Bluff Cem and the County Fairgrounds anchor the community, while the western landscape is dominated by the Dog Valley and Long Ridge, showcasing a classic Great Basin transition from irrigated valley floors to arid upland ranges.