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Clay New York Map

Explore Clay, New York, 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, New York

How to Use This Clay, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clay, New York. 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 New York 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	New York (NY)
County	Onondaga County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.185901
Longitude	-76.172425
Population	58,200
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	13041
Area Code	315
County Seat	Syracuse

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About Clay, New York

Clay is a locality in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It has a population of 58,200. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Clay is located at 43.1859°N, 76.1724°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13041.

Clay stretches across a broad, level expanse of central New York, defined by a landscape that favors wide fields and the quiet persistence of inland plains. It lies 2.8 miles west-northwest of Cicero, NY (from Cicero, NY: bearing 285°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Syracuse. Shaver Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the terrain, its banks providing a subtle, rhythmic boundary to the local woodlands and meadows. The light here often lingers in the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the flat earth that feel detached from the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains far to the south. Residents of Clay often look toward the nearby horizon where the sky opens up, undisturbed by the vertical drama of high peaks, allowing for a deep, unobstructed view of the changing seasons.

Development in Clay traces its roots to the steady expansion of agrarian settlers who recognized the value of the fertile, glacial soils left behind by retreating ice ages. These early inhabitants organized the land into plots that supported a transition from subsistence farming to the more complex infrastructure of a modern municipality. Over the decades, Clay evolved from a scattering of homesteads into a deliberate arrangement of residential and commercial zones, maintaining a sense of historical continuity even as the architecture shifted. The evolution of the land reflects a patient, methodical growth, where the footprints of original farmsteads remain visible beneath the modern grid of suburban streets and interconnected roadways.

Economic life in Clay centers on a diversified approach, blending local commerce with the broader industrial reach of the surrounding region. Infrastructure projects have prioritized connectivity, ensuring that the movement of goods and people remains fluid across the expansive, paved arteries that define the local grid. While no major universities exist within the immediate borders of Clay, the proximity to the academic powerhouses of the region ensures a steady infusion of intellectual and professional energy. This environment supports a range of industries that capitalize on the accessibility of the area, creating a stable foundation for a workforce that balances the quietude of inland living with the demands of a contemporary, interconnected economy.

Cultural life in Clay finds its expression in the active use of public spaces, particularly the Town of Clay Land, which serves as a central hub for outdoor recreation and community gathering. While the residents often look toward the regional centers for professional sports, the local spirit is defined by seasonal festivals that mark the turning of the year and the harvest cycles of the nearby Beaver Meadow. The proximity to Oneida Lake provides a reliable destination for those seeking the stillness of water, offering a contrast to the terrestrial focus of the local parks. Life in Clay moves with a measured pace, where the familiar patterns of neighborhood activity and the preservation of natural corridors create a distinct, grounded atmosphere that remains steady through the passing years.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Of Clay Land (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 162° S
Hamlin Marsh Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 190° S
Erie Canal (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 326° NW
Onondaga County Land (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 264° W
Seneca River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 232° SW
Sleeth Park (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 140° SE
Cicero Swamp Wma (State Resource Management Area) — 5.0 mi, 108° E
Oswego Canal (State Recreation Area) — 6.0 mi, 286° W
Peter Scott Swamp Freshwater Wetlands (State Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 309° NW
Sainte Marie Mission Site Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 191° S
Lost World Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 295° NW
Regal Destiny USA (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 180° S
Great New York State Fair (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 195° S
Goethe–Schiller Monument (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 169° S
Veterans Memorial At The Fair (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 196° S
U.S. Army (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 196° S
Shacksboro Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 254° W
Palace Theatre (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 160° S
Open Hand Theater (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 173° S
Waiting for the Night Train (Public Artwork) — 9.4 mi, 170° S
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 173° S
La Casita Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 9.7 mi, 176° S
Redhouse Arts Center (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 174° S
John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters (Arts Centre) — 9.7 mi, 173° S
Point of Contact Gallery (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 170° S
601 Tully (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 178° S
Westcott Community Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 165° S
Green Lakes State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 138° SE
Clark Reservation State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 165° S
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.6 mi, 246° SW · 20k acres

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