Clayton Idaho Map

About Clayton, Idaho

Clayton is a locality in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population density is 0.1 people per km². Clayton is located at 44.2591°N, 114.4004°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83227.

Clayton rests in a wide valley where the Big Lost River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has patiently shaped the land. It lies 100.2 miles east-north-east of Boise, ID (from Boise, ID: bearing 63°T), and is situated 18.9 miles south-south-west of Challis. Jagged peaks, cloaked in sagebrush and occasional hardy pine, claw at a sky that often burns a startling blue, their shadowed flanks holding secrets of the high country. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness that speaks of elevation and remoteness, a clean scent of dust and distant snowmelt. The valley floor itself is a patchwork of muted greens and ochres, the sturdy, low-slung buildings of Clayton dwarfed by the immensity of the surrounding wilderness. A profound silence often reigns, broken only by the murmur of the river or the cry of a hawk circling overhead, a stillness that feels ancient and enduring. This is a place where the echoes of a mining past still resonate, though the boomtown days are long gone, leaving behind a quiet resilience. The local economy now leans on the bounty of the land, with ranching and agriculture providing a steady, if unhurried, pulse to life in Clayton. The Big Lost River isn't just a geographical feature; it’s the lifeblood, offering solace and recreation, a place where the sunlight glints off its surface like scattered diamonds. The character of Clayton is one of sturdy independence, forged by isolation and the sheer force of nature, a community that understands the value of hard work and the quiet beauty of its stark, magnificent setting.

About This Clayton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clayton, Idaho 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 Custer County.

Detailed location data for Clayton includes the ZIP code (83227), telephone area code (307), county seat of Custer County (Challis), and school district assignment (Challis Joint School District 181). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.