2022 Map of Empire Swamp

About this map

Empire Swamp dominates the drainage patterns of this Douglas County landscape, where the headwaters of the Upper Tamarack River wind through a complex system of low-lying wetlands. The terrain is characterized by a sparse road network, reflecting the preservation of this interior hydrological basin. Small tributaries like Bear Cr feed into the larger river systems, defining the slow-moving water flow across the quadrangle. This 2022 survey captures the modern state of the northern woods and bogs, providing a precise record of the current watercourses and topographical contours within the Empire Swamp region. The absence of dense settlement highlights the environmental character of the area, making it a point of interest for those studying the persistent natural geography of the Wisconsin borderlands.