2013 Map of Clayton

About this map

The waterfront town of Clayton serves as a gateway to the Thousand Islands region, situated along the Saint Lawrence River at the mouths of French Creek Bay and Goose Bay. The map captures the interface between the river's deep-water navigation channels, marked by Calumet Shoal, and the agricultural interior of Jefferson County. Further south, the settlement of Depauville lies along the winding banks of the Chaumont River, illustrating the historical importance of waterway access for early rural development. Genealogy researchers can locate several small burial grounds, including Dutch Cem, Corbin Cem, and Weaver Cem, which are scattered among the ridges and flats. The landscape transitions from the riverfront activity near Washington Island and Steele Point to the high ground of McCarn Hill and Schnauber Hill, while local aviation history is represented by Ritchie Airfield.