Clay City Kentucky Map

About Clay City, Kentucky

Clay City is a locality in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,204. The population density is 492.8 people per km². Clay City is located at 37.8592°N, 83.9185°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40312.

Clay City sits at the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, where the rolling hills of Eastern Kentucky begin to deepen into the rugged folds of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 21.9 miles east-north-east of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 69°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west-north-west of Stanton. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The landscape is a study in greens and grays, the dense forest canopy broken by the occasional clearing and the winding ribbon of the Red River, its waters a murky, sediment-rich brown. Roads snake through the terrain like hesitant thoughts, leading past weathered farmhouses and small clusters of homes that seem to emerge from the very contours of the land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the trees, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet air. The history of Clay City is inextricably linked to the earth itself, particularly its rich clay deposits that once fueled a thriving pottery industry. For generations, skilled hands shaped the local clay into functional wares and decorative pieces, a tradition that echoes in the very name of the settlement. While the large-scale pottery operations have largely faded, remnants of that industrious past can still be glimpsed in the architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The nearby national forest offers abundant opportunities for recreation, drawing visitors who appreciate the natural beauty and the chance to disconnect from the clamor of larger cities. The pace of life in Clay City is dictated by the seasons and the gentle rhythm of days, where community ties are strong and the quiet hum of everyday existence is punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird.

About This Clay City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clay City, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.859248, -83.918532. 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 Clay City and Powell County.

Detailed location data for Clay City includes the ZIP code (40312), telephone area code (502), county seat of Powell County (Stanton), and school district assignment (Powell County 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 Clay City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.