Empire Mountains

The Empire Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in southeastern Arizona, near the town of Benson. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain, with rocky outcroppings and canyons carved by intermittent streams. The highest peak in the range, Mount Fagan, reaches an elevation of 6,421 feet. The climate is typical of the Sonoran Desert, with hot, dry summers and mild, dry winters. Vegetation in the range includes desert scrub, chaparral, and scattered stands of oak and juniper trees.