2022 Map of Clay Center NW

About this map

The Republican River creates a wide, meandering path through this section of Clay County, defining the agricultural landscape from Morganville down to the northern edge of Clay Center. This river corridor is marked by oxbows and seasonal hydrology, including Stillwater Lake, while the surrounding uplands are drained by several tributaries such as Mulberry Cr and Dry Cr. The settlement pattern follows a traditional grid of county roads, with significant local heritage preserved at sites like the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem. At the southern margin, the city of Clay Center serves as the regional hub, anchored by the Clay County Courthouse and the Clay Center Municipal Airport. The map documents a rural landscape where infrastructure like the modern road network intersects with historic burial grounds and the persistent, shifting influence of the river valley.