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Clay Michigan Map

Explore Clay, Michigan, 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, Michigan

How to Use This Clay, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clay, Michigan. 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 Michigan 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	Michigan (MI)
County	St. Clair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.620769
Longitude	-82.566996
Population	8,600
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48001
Area Code	313
County Seat	Port Huron

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About Clay, Michigan

Clay is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Clay is located at 42.6208°N, 82.5670°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48001.

Clay maintains a steady, deliberate presence upon the flat, fertile plains of the interior landscape. It lies 9.6 miles east-southeast of New Baltimore, MI (from New Baltimore, MI: bearing 116°T), and is situated 7.0 miles southeast of Ira. The North Channel Saint Clair River flows with a quiet purpose past the edge of the land, carving a path through the quiet earth. Only four miles away, the expansive horizon meets the stillness of Lake Saint Clair, which reflects the shifting colors of the sky. The Saint Clair Flats basin stretches out in the distance, a wide, low-lying expanse that defines the character of the terrain. During the cooling hours of dusk, the light softens across the fields, casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the riverbed.

Clay traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of this inland territory. The local economy draws strength from the rhythms of the land and the strategic proximity to the North Channel Saint Clair River, which has long served as a vital artery for regional movement. Small-scale manufacturing and agricultural pursuits continue to provide a foundation for those who live and work here. The passage of time has seen the transition from early timber and trade to a quieter, more stable life focused on the surrounding fields and woodlands. Even as the seasons turn, the people of Clay keep to the steady work that built the foundations of the settlement.

Clay preserves a distinct cultural character defined by the quietude of its open spaces and the shared history of its residents. The Harsens Island Hunt Club stands as a nearby landmark, serving as a reminder of the value placed on the preservation of local wildlife and natural surroundings. Life moves at a pace dictated by the seasonal shifts of the environment rather than the frantic pulse of larger centers. While the community maintains a modest profile, it remains connected to the broader traditions of the region through its focus on land stewardship and neighborly cooperation. The vast, open sky above the plains remains the most constant feature, framing the daily lives of everyone who calls Clay home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harsens Island Hunt Club (Park) — 0.8 mi, 200° S
Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 119° SE
St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 262° W
Middle Channel Country Club (Park) — 1.2 mi, 221° SW
Water Tower Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 097° E
St. Johns Marsh State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 304° NW
Algonac City Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 102° E
Algonac Boat Anchor (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 102° E
Algonac Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 092° E
Algonac State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 033° NE
Lions Field (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 176° S
Tecumseh Monument (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 112° E
Oasis Tiki Shelter (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 253° W
King Road Park (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 023° NE
The Mariner LLC (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 030° NE
The Snug Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 030° NE
Gull Island Sandbar (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 222° SW
Brandenburg Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 289° W
NIKE-AJAX Missile (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 273° W
NIKE Hercules Missile (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 272° W
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 14.8 mi, 270° W
Gratiot Valley Railroad Club (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 267° W
MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 19.3 mi, 271° W
The Baumgartner House Museum And Fraser Depot Visitor Center (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 252° W
Grindstone (Public Artwork) — 20.3 mi, 258° W
Sled Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 014° N
Cook Schoolhouse (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 234° SW
Alger Theater (Cinema) — 24.1 mi, 232° SW
Farm Museum (Museum) — 25.5 mi, 350° N
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.1 mi, 228° SW · 13k acres

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