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2013 Map of Empire

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Empire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

High-altitude peaks and specialized alpine landmarks characterize this portion of the Front Range along the Continental Divide. The settlement of Empire sits at the southern base of Douglas Mountain, serving as a gateway to the steep corridors of Clear Creek and the West Fork Clear Creek. To the north, the high-elevation communities of Alice and Saint Marys are situated near the iconic Saint Marys Glacier and the Silver Lake Ski Area, illustrating the region's 21st-century focus on outdoor recreation and seasonal residency.

Tracing the complex hydrology of the mountains, the map shows several high lakes such as Loch Lomond and Rogers Peak Lake, alongside the Fraser River Diversion Canal. Local history and infrastructure are represented by the Rainbow Rancho Fish Hatchery and the Empire Cemetery, while the presence of the Glory Hole and numerous gulches like Washoe Gulch point to the area's deep-rooted mining heritage. The landscape is largely protected within the Arapaho National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest, traversable by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail NST.