Clayton Iowa Map

About Clayton, Iowa

Clayton is a locality in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 57. The population density is 49.6 people per km². Clayton is located at 42.9039°N, 91.1474°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52049.

Clayton unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous sweep of the Upper Mississippi River valley. It lies 23.9 miles west of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Guttenberg. Here, Iowa's rolling terrain, a patchwork of verdant fields and whispering woodlands, meets the mighty waterway, its broad current a constant presence. The air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the light at dusk, as it spills over the bluffs, softens the edges of everything it touches. The houses, often painted in cheerful hues, stand with a quiet dignity, their porches turned towards the river's embrace, a silent acknowledgement of the water’s enduring influence. The history of Clayton is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the river that has long served as its artery. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community built on agricultural bounty, a legacy that continues to define its economy today, with corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon. The river, too, played a vital role, facilitating trade and transportation, and traces of its past as a steamboat hub can still be felt in the lingering sense of connection to a wider world. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet persistence of its farms and the enduring flow of the Mississippi are the true landmarks of Clayton, speaking of resilience and a deep-rooted connection to the land.

About This Clayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clayton, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.903876, -91.147352. 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 Clayton County.

Detailed location data for Clayton includes the ZIP code (52049), telephone area code (712), county seat of Clayton County (Elkader), and school district assignment (Clayton Ridge Community School District). 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.