2019 Map of Empire

About this map

James Peak stands at the triple point of Grand, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties, anchoring a landscape defined by the high-altitude Continental Divide. This 2019 survey documents the rugged geography surrounding the town of Empire, where the W Fork Clear Cr meets several descending gulches. The mapping of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it winds past Mt Flora and Parry Peak highlights the region's importance for alpine transit and recreation. Below the peaks, the drainage patterns of Loch Lomond and Chinns Lake feed the Fall River, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Front Range. Local history is anchored by the small communities of Alice and Lawson, while the Empire Cem and Alvorado Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing the early mining and ranching families of this high-country corridor.