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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

Clayton serves as a vital hub in the high plains of Northeast New Mexico, where the town’s grid is flanked by the Rita Blanca National Grassland. The landscape is defined by drainage systems like Apache Creek and Perico Creek, which carve through the terrain near the prominent Apache Canyon. This 2011 survey captures the town's infrastructure, including the Clayton Municipal Airport and the Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District Office.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the three distinct burial grounds: the Clayton Cemetery, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, and the County Cemetary. Notable landmarks like the Eklund Storage Works Dam and the NASA Wind Charger reflect the area’s ongoing relationship with its natural resources, while the Santa Fe Trail Rest Area honors the enduring legacy of the historic western migration route.