2021 Map of Clayton

About this map

Clayton serves as the primary hub in this West Central Illinois landscape, where the town layout is defined by streets like E Main St and Lafayette St. The map reveals a high density of small, dispersed burial grounds reflecting early settlement patterns, including the Old West Side Cem and South Side Cem immediately adjacent to the village. The surrounding countryside is dissected by the drainage systems of Missouri Cr, Little Missouri Cr, and Walnut Fork, with the man-made Lake Clayton providing a significant water feature south of the main town. To the east, the smaller community of Timewell and the location of Mound Station anchor the eastern edge of the survey near the Brown County line. This 2021 update preserves the exact locations of family and community landmarks like the Knight Cem and Mount Horeb Cem amidst a modern rural road network.