2019 Map of Clay City

About this map

Clay City and Stanton anchor this topographic view of the Red River valley, where the winding watercourse carves a path through the northern reaches of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the valley floor settlements and the high ridges and knobs to the south. Modern infrastructure like the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway follows the natural drainage of the Red River, connecting historically distinct hamlets such as Waltersville, Powell Valley, and Vaughns Mill. Local family history is preserved in small burial grounds scattered throughout the hills, including Clark Cem, Jackson Chapel Cem, and Kennon Cem. Significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks like Buzzard Roost, Grassy Knob, and McKinney Mtn, illustrating the transition from river bottomlands to the complex topography of Marbleyard Ridge.