2018 Map of Clayton

About this map

Clayton serves as the central hub of this Kansas landscape, straddling the border between Decatur and Norton counties. The settlement is defined by a traditional grid including Main St, Kansas Ave, and Railroad Ave, reflecting its historical orientation toward regional transportation. The surrounding countryside is deeply dissected by a network of drainage systems, most notably Prairie Dog Cr and Plum Cr, which carve through the high plains terrain. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Gettis Cem located to the southeast, while the broader rural landscape is marked by a series of sections including Elk Cr and Big Timber Cr. The survey illustrates the precise Township and Range divisions of the Public Land Survey System, which continue to dictate the placement of rural corridors like Road S and Co Rd 352.