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2023 Map of Clayton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Salmon River carves through the southern reaches of this Custer County landscape, providing the primary topographical orientation for the town of Clayton. Just east of the settlement, the Clayton Cem sits above the riverbanks, serving as a focal point for local genealogical interest. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and peaks within the Challis National Forest, including the prominent Saturday Mtn and the uniquely named Paasaskwana Naokwaide.

Transport and access in this high-elevation region rely on a system of forest roads and trails, such as the Kinnikinic Creek Rd and the Kinnikinic Creek Trl. Numerous tributaries, including Cinnabar Creek, Cash Creek, and Boundary Creek, feed into the larger river system from high basins like Spring Basin. This survey documents a landscape where traditional river-valley settlement meets a vast protected wilderness area, marked by steep canyons and named landmarks like Happy Hollow.