2011 Map of Empire

About this map

Empire stands as a focal point in this high-desert region of Washoe County, characterized by its concentrated infrastructure including the Empire Post Office and Empire Airport. The town is situated against the backdrop of the Selenite Range, which dominates the eastern landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the settlement's relationship with the surrounding arid terrain, where water sources are vital but sparse. The map records several named hydrological features east of the town, such as Double Spout Spring, Last Chance Spring, and Texas Basin Spring within the Texas Basin. Rising above these springs is Selenite Peak, the highest elevation noted in the range. Local transport is represented by various roads, including the uniquely named Gays Way, providing a clear view of the rural Nevada connectivity and the importance of these isolated outposts in the Great Basin landscape.