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1983 Map of Nephi

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Nephi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Nephi sits at the junction of mountain and valley terrain in the early 1980s, serving as a prominent hub in the Juab Valley. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where the urban grid meets the rising slopes of the San Pitch Mountains and the Uinta National Forest. Infrastructure developments are evident, with major roadwork labeled as under construction south of the main settlement.

Resource extraction and water management characterize the surrounding environment, with multiple quarries, a gravel pit, and a mine dotting the foothills near Salt Creek. The arid nature of the eastern heights is highlighted by numerous named water sources critical for local livestock and wildlife, including Old Pinery Springs, Death Hollow Spring, and Rock Spring. To the west, the Nephi Municipal Airport and a golf course reflect the town's mid-century expansion into the valley floor.