Clayton Washington Map

About Clayton, Washington

Clayton is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 139. The population density is 65.9 people per km². Clayton is located at 47.9968°N, 117.5583°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99110.

Clayton rests in a valley where the land begins to rise, a quiet settlement cradled by the gentle slopes of Stevens County. It lies 24.1 miles north-north-west of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-west of Deer Park. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that presses in from all sides. The Spokane River, a cool, clear artery, winds its way nearby, its presence felt more in the rustle of cottonwoods and the distant murmur of water than in a grand, visible sweep. The sky overhead, vast and often a piercing blue, seems to amplify the stillness, lending a profound sense of peace to the scattered homes and businesses that make up Clayton. This place has long been a crossroads, its history intertwined with the extraction of resources from the earth. Once, the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts echoed through these hills, a testament to the mining operations that shaped its early identity. Though those days have largely receded, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance still imbues the local economy, with a focus now on timber and the quiet hum of small businesses serving the surrounding agricultural lands and the increasing number of people drawn to the area's natural beauty. The character of Clayton is one of understated resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the enduring spirit of its founders can still be glimpsed in the friendly nods exchanged on the main street.

About This Clayton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clayton, Washington 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 Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Clayton includes the ZIP code (99110), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), and school district assignment (Deer Park 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 Clayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.