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2023 Map of Clayton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Clayton serves as the primary settlement on this landscape, positioned along the northern boundary where the rail line and Highway 395 intersect. This area transitions from the high peaks of Twin Mountains and Dunns Mtn in the southwest to the broad, fertile agricultural expanses of Big Foot Valley and Williams Valley. The agricultural heritage of the region is evident in the network of family-named roads and landmarks, including the Williams Valley Hillside Cem and several private airfields like Cross Winds Airport and Deer Flat Airport.

Water management is central to the local geography, with Beaver Creek and the West Branch Dragoon Creek feeding into the larger drainage system, while the Lenhard Reservoir provides essential water storage. To the south, the terrain levels out into the Wild Rose Prairie, a distinct geographic feature that defines the boundary between Stevens and Spokane counties. The map captures a contemporary look at rural land use, where rugged heights like Stony Peak overlook a valley floor carved by Frog Creek and Mud Creek.