American Fork, in northern Utah County, is located 15 miles northwest of Provo and 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. It is bordered by Utah Lake on the south and by the Wasatch Mountains to the east. Adjacent to it lies the communities of Highland, Cedar Hills and Pleasant Grove to the east, Lehi to the west and Highland and Alpine to the north. American Fork’s unique old world charm, with a mixture of modern development, is a great place to locate a business or raise a family. Discovered by fur trappers and settled by Mormon pioneers, this historic town has become Utah’s fifteenth largest city. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 15 between Provo and Salt Lake City, it is an ideal location for commuters, families, and businesses. UtahRealtySource.com
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