Clayton Kansas Map

About Clayton, Kansas

Clayton is a locality in Norton County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 33. The population density is 52.3 people per km². Clayton is located at 39.7375°N, 100.1776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67629.

Clayton unfolds under a vast Kansas sky, a place where the land stretches with a quiet, determined grace. It lies 88.1 miles south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 221°T), and is situated 16.6 miles west-south-west of Norton. The horizon here is a sweeping curve, a boundless canvas where clouds drift like forgotten thoughts and the sun paints the prairie with broad strokes of gold and amber. Fields of amber grain ripple in the wind, a living sea that whispers secrets of the soil, and the occasional lone cottonwood stands sentinel, its branches reaching for the immense blue. The air, especially in the long, slow evenings, carries the dry, clean scent of dust and distant cattle, a tangible presence that clings to everything. Life in Clayton moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the land itself. The history of Clayton is etched in the persistent spirit of those who first broke this prairie ground, their endeavors shaped by the fertile earth and the challenging, yet rewarding, climate. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive on the cultivation of wheat and other essential crops, a testament to the enduring resilience of the farming communities. The railroad, once a vital artery for bringing supplies and carrying harvests, still hums with a faint echo of its past importance, a reminder of the connections that have long sustained Clayton. Though no grand monuments or bustling metropolises define it, Clayton possesses a distinct character, a quiet strength found in its open spaces and the enduring bonds of its people.

About This Clayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clayton, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.737504, -100.177635. 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 Norton County.

Detailed location data for Clayton includes the ZIP code (67629), telephone area code (785), county seat of Norton County (Norton), and school district assignment (Norton Community Schools Unified School District 211). 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.