Clayton Wisconsin Map
Clayton, Wisconsin — 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, Polk County.
Interactive Map of Clayton, Wisconsin
| City | Clayton |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Polk |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.331349 |
| Longitude | -92.171296 |
| Population | 370 |
| Density | 41.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Clayton, Wisconsin
Clayton is a locality in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 370. The population density is 41.2 people per km². Clayton is located at 45.3313°N, 92.1713°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54004.
Clayton rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and rain, give way to broad, fertile fields. It lies 22.1 miles north-north-east of Saint Croix, WI (from Saint Croix, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Amery. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of blooming clover, a fragrance that clings to the very breath. Small streams, their banks lined with tenacious willows and sturdy oaks, meander through the terrain, reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky above, a sky that can shift from a brilliant, almost piercing blue to a bruised, dramatic grey in the span of an afternoon. The houses, often painted in muted earth tones or crisp whites, seem to settle comfortably into the land, their porches offering a quiet invitation to observe the slow unfolding of the day. The story of Clayton is one of sustenance and quiet perseverance, a narrative deeply intertwined with the rich soil that has supported generations of farming. Dairy cows dot the pastures, their contented presence a constant hum beneath the broader symphony of rural life, and the gentle rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of the local economy. While agriculture remains its heart, the community has also seen small businesses sprout, each adding a unique thread to the town's character. There's a palpable sense of history in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that speaks of a time when hard work and neighborly connection were the primary currencies. The evening light, as it slants across the fields, paints the landscape in hues of gold and rose, a quiet, daily spectacle that underscores the enduring beauty of this Polk County corner.
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About This Clayton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clayton, Wisconsin 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 Polk 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. |
