1983 Map of Nephi

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.