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2010 Map of Clayton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The confluence of the Wisconsin River and the Mississippi River defines this riverine landscape along the Iowa and Wisconsin border. The settlement of Clayton occupies a narrow shelf of land below the bluffs, while Wyalusing sits to the north near where the rivers meet. The map reveals a complex network of backwaters and islands, including Island 176, Island 178, and named features like Catfish Slough and Johnsons Slough.

Genealogists will find several burial sites scattered across the uplands, such as the Norsk Lutheran Cemetery and First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, which speak to the area's ethnic heritage. The interior is dissected by numerous waterways including Sny Magill Creek, North Cedar Creek, and Buck Creek. Recreational areas such as Paradise Valley Campground and J-Wood Camp Grounds highlight the importance of the river corridor for leisure and conservation.