1955 Map of Clayton

About this map

Clayton serves as the primary hub on the border of New Castle and Kent County, where the Pennsylvania rail lines intersect the local landscape. The mid-century settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of named crossroads and agricultural corners, such as Grears Corners, Blodgetts Corners, and Thomas Corners. This layout suggests a resilient rural economy reliant on these localized gathering points before the full dominance of the Du Pont Parkway to the east.