2015 Map of Clayton

About this map

The small unincorporated community of Clayton serves as the central landmark for this section of southeastern South Dakota. Situated within Hutchinson Co, the landscape is defined by the winding course of the James River as it cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The township structure is clearly delineated by a regular grid of section roads, including 427th Ave and 272nd St, which connect various farmstead sites across the prairie. Notable for local genealogists and historians are the local burial grounds, specifically the Clayton Cemetary north of the settlement and Rademacher Cem further south. Minor watercourses like Plum Cr and Elm Cr provide drainage for the surrounding agricultural fields, illustrating the hydrology that has shaped the settlement patterns of this rural region.