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1998 Map of Clayton

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Clayton serves as the hub of this northeastern New Mexico landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail and road networks at the close of the 20th century. The town's infrastructure includes the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad and a grid anchored by Main St and Santa Fe Drive. Educational and civic life is centered at the High Sch, Alvis Sch, and the County Hospital, while local history is preserved at the clustered County Cem, Ioof Cem, and Clayton Cem.

South of the settlement, the Kiowa National Grassland dominates the terrain, with Perico Creek cutting through the plains. The map captures a transition in local industry and recreation, from the Double A Feeders and numerous Gravel Pit sites to the presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Municipal Airport. This survey provides a distinct record of a High Plains community balancing its ranching roots with modern transportation and aviation needs.