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2011 Map of Clayton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Clayton serves as the primary hub in this portion of Kent County, surrounded by a landscape of established farmsteads and rural crossroads. The area is defined by numerous family-named corners such as Dexter Corners, Reynolds Corners, and Holletts Corners, which mark the historical intersections of the local road network. Agricultural heritage is prominent throughout the quadrangle, evidenced by named operations like Twin Eagle Farms, Johnson Farm, and Cedar Brae Farm.

Several landing strips, including the Double-D Airport and Hesseltine Landing Strip, indicate a persistent connection to private aviation in this rural corridor. Significant genealogical landmarks are preserved across the terrain, from the Ebenezer Cemetery in the north to the Blackiston Cemetery near the community of Blackiston in the southwest. Waterways like Blackbird Creek and the Sassafras River shape the boundaries of these small settlements, while the presence of Plantation Crossing and Alley Corners suggests a long history of local commerce and transit.