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Clay Indiana Map

Explore Clay, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Clay, Indiana

How to Use This Clay, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clay, Indiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Clay.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Clay
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Clay County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.368622
Longitude	-87.142289
Population	26,225
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	47846, 47841, 47803
Area Code	765
County Seat	Brazil

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About Clay, Indiana

Clay is a locality in Clay County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 26,225. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Clay is located at 39.3686°N, 87.1423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 47846, 47841, 47803.

Clay reveals its character through the quiet, persistent movement of Crooked Creek as it winds through the local landscape. It lies 16.0 miles east-southeast of Terre Haute, IN (from Terre Haute, IN: bearing 115°T), and is situated 18.6 miles southeast of Harrison. The surrounding terrain unfolds as a mosaic of farmland and woodlot, where the horizon occasionally catches the distant silhouette of Indian Ridge. To the west, the expanse of Clay Prairie offers a level, open openness that contrasts with the denser growth found toward the Owen-Putnam State Forest. Visitors often find the air near Dietz Lake carries a stillness that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the trees. This geography creates a sense of seclusion, far removed from the bustle of the coast, where the rhythm of the day is governed by the shifting light across the fields.

Industry in Clay has long been defined by the stubborn, productive nature of the soil and the legacy of its early settlers. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with family farms continuing the work of tilling the rich, dark earth that characterizes the region. In decades past, the extraction of minerals provided a steady backbone for the workforce, shaping the way the land was utilized and managed. Small workshops and local businesses now supplement this agricultural foundation, maintaining a steady, modest pace of commerce. The resilience of these industries reflects a deep, pragmatic commitment to self-reliance that has persisted through many changing seasons of growth and lean years.

The cultural identity of Clay is marked by a quiet, communal pride that manifests in the local gatherings and the maintenance of shared spaces. Residents frequently look toward the Chinook Fish And Wildlife Area as a vital point of connection to the natural world, fostering an appreciation for the local ecology. While Clay is a place that values its privacy, it is also defined by the steady, familiar interactions of neighbors who have shared this ground for generations. Notable landmarks remain humble, focusing on the structures that serve the daily needs of the people rather than grand monuments. Life here moves with a deliberate, unadorned quality, favoring the enduring connection between a person and the specific piece of earth they call their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chinook Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 346° N
Finish Line (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 314° NW
Forest Park (Local Park) — 9.9 mi, 005° N
Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc. (Theatre) — 10.7 mi, 004° N
Prairie Creek Park (Local Park) — 11.1 mi, 313° NW
Idle Creek Golf Course (Park) — 11.2 mi, 280° W
Indiana Track & Field & Cross Country Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 293° NW
Antique Tractor Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 291° W
Depth of Field (Public Artwork) — 12.5 mi, 310° NW
Freedom Shrine (Monument) — 12.6 mi, 309° NW
Owen-Putnam State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 13.3 mi, 087° E
Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 201° S
Cagles Mill Lake (Recreation Area) — 14.3 mi, 060° NE
Swope Art Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 295° NW
Haley Tower (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 301° NW
Watermark Landing (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 293° NW
Woodlawn Monument Sight (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 298° NW
Cataract Falls (State Park) — 17.0 mi, 076° E
Minnehana Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.7 mi, 202° S
View of Lower Falls (Viewpoint) — 17.9 mi, 073° E
Lower Cataract Falls (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 073° E
Upper Cataract Falls (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 075° E
Owen County Art Guild (Arts Centre) — 21.1 mi, 106° E
Tivoli Theater (Cinema) — 21.1 mi, 105° E
Putnam County Train Museum (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 037° NE
Clark County Museum (Museum) — 29.6 mi, 273° W
American Beech Woods Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.5 mi, 267° W
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.9 mi, 100° E · 16k acres
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 41.0 mi, 117° SE · 204k acres
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 45.3 mi, 119° SE · 13k acres

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