1981 Map of Nephi

About this map

Nephi serves as a central hub for the Juab Valley in this 1981 survey, positioned at the base of the Wasatch Range. The landscape is defined by its north-south valleys and the high plateaus that separate them, with the Sanpete Valley to the east containing a string of agricultural and mountain settlements like Mount Pleasant, Fountain Green, and Fairview. The transportation network is remarkably well-defined, showing the paths of the Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads as they navigate the canyons and basins. Water management is a critical theme across the region, evidenced by the presence of the Mona Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, and Chicken Creek Reservoir. These features, along with various state wildlife management areas like Big Hollow, illustrate the 1980s balance between irrigation, recreation, and the high-elevation terrain of the Uinta National Forest.