Clayton Ohio Map
Clayton, Adams County
Clayton, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Clayton, Adams County.
Interactive Map of Clayton, Ohio
| City | Clayton |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Adams |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.743684 |
| Longitude | -83.675475 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Clayton, Ohio
Clayton is a locality in Adams County, Ohio, United States. Clayton is located at 38.7437°N, 83.6755°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45315.0.
Clayton rests in a hollow where the land begins to soften, a gentle descent into the Ohio River's embrace. It lies 40.2 miles south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 128°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-east of Maysville. The hills here are not the sharp, dramatic peaks of distant mountains, but rather rounded shoulders of earth, cloaked in a mosaic of mature hardwoods and fertile fields that catch the sunlight with a quiet intensity. Creeks, born in the higher ground, thread their way through the terrain, their banks lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, contributing to the pervasive sense of verdant stillness that defines the landscape. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that seems to seep from the very pores of the land. The history of Clayton is written in the faded paint of its older buildings and the enduring lines of its country roads, a testament to generations who have worked this rich soil. While no grand industrial monuments loom, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding farms, with generations of families cultivating corn, soybeans, and tobacco, their endeavors shaping the very contours of the fields. The Ohio River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, lies a short distance away, its presence a subtle hum in the background of daily life, influencing the rhythm and character of Clayton. Small businesses, many with a history as long as the families who run them, anchor the heart of the village, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values continuity and community, where the passing of seasons dictates the pace more than the ticking of a clock.
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About This Clayton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clayton, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Adams County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Clayton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Clayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
