Clayton California Map
Clayton, Placer County
Clayton, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Clayton, Placer County.
Interactive Map of Clayton, California
| City | Clayton |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.907953 |
| Longitude | -121.312175 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Clayton, California
Clayton is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. Clayton is located at 38.9080°N, 121.3122°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94517.0.
Clayton, California, unfolds across rolling foothills that cradle the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, a landscape etched by the persistent work of sun and wind. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Rocklin. Here, the oak woodlands, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, give way to chaparral, a resilient tapestry of drought-tolerant shrubs that bloom in unexpected bursts of color after winter rains. The air, particularly as the day softens into evening, carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus mingling with the earth, a subtle perfume that hints at the Mediterranean climate. The terrain itself is a study in gentle ascents and dips, offering glimpses of distant ridgelines that frame the sky, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a hidden creek bed, a promise of coolness in the warmer months. The character of Clayton is deeply rooted in its past as a ranching and agricultural community, a legacy still perceptible in the open spaces and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. Though it has grown and adapted, the echoes of its founding are not entirely erased; you can still feel the quiet independence that drew settlers to this fertile valley. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of service industries and a growing residential base, attracting families drawn to the area’s perceived tranquility and access to the wider Bay Area’s opportunities. Notable landmarks are few, but the sense of community is palpable, fostered by local events and a shared appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Clayton.
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About This Clayton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clayton, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clayton and Placer County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Clayton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Clayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
