The Sequel Trilogy is full of these same type of random nods to events and places though, off the top of my head I can think of the Trillia Massacre, the Battle of Chyron Belt, the Pits of Griq, etc. As well as all of the techno jargon such as ingnition line compressor, thermal oscillator, dedicated power breaker, complete redactive memory bypass, etc. On this aspect I think the ST is on point with the living universe vibe of the OT & PT.
Yes, the ST got the “jargon” part right but I was referring more to how the planets “feel.”
In ANH, Tattooine has Tuskens, Jawas, a dragon skeleton, a city, a moisture farm, mentions of Tosche Station, etc. In addition, Yavin IV has the ancient temple that the rebels occupy plus a bunch of other ancient temples in the background. Both planets feel “alive.”
Now compare that to TFA. Jakku has the junkyard and that one other village that gets attacked. Maz’s planet feels like it’s just her castle surrounded by an endless forest. Leia’s planet feels like it’s just her base surrounded by endless grass. Luke’s planet feels like it’s just his island surrounded by endless ocean (TLJ added a bit more “life” to it though). You get the idea.