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2022 Map of Clayton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Clayton serves as the focal point for this landscape along the border of Decatur and Norton Counties. Much of the local topography is defined by the winding course of Prairie Dog Cr and its tributaries, including Plum Cr and Big Timber Cr, which have carved deep drainage patterns into the surrounding high plains. In the north, the town plan is oriented around Kansas Ave and Railroad Ave, reflecting the historic influence of transit routes on the development of this rural community.

Farther south and east, the map reveals a more isolated rural character, where local landmarks like the Gettis Cem provide genealogical clues for those tracing family roots in the region. The landscape is interconnected by a network of sectional roads, such as Co Rd 352 and Road W, that navigate the drainages of Elk Cr. This survey captures the enduring agricultural layout of the Kansas prairie, maintaining the clear distinction between the small town center and the expansive drainage basins that surround it.