Map of Clayton County, Iowa

Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,043. Its county seat is Elkader. The county was established in 1837 and was named in honor of John M. Clayton, United States Senator from Delaware and later Secretary of State under President Zachary Taylor.

Clayton County overview:
Name:Clayton County
FIPS code:19-043
State:Iowa
Founded:1837
Named for:John M. Clayton
Seat:Elkader
Largest city:Guttenberg
Total Area:793 sq mi (2,050 km²)
Land Area:779 sq mi (2,020 km²)
Total Population:17,043
Population Density:21/sq mi (8.3/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.claytoncountyia.gov

Clayton County location map. Where is Clayton County?

Clayton County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Clayton County.
Location of Clayton County in the the United States.
Clayton County location on the Iowa map. Where is Clayton County.
Location of Clayton County in Iowa.

Clayton County Road Map

Clayton CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Clayton County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Clayton CountyMap
Clayton Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 793 square miles (2,050 km), of which 779 square miles (2,020 km) is land and 14 square miles (36 km) (1.8%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Iowa by area.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 18
  • U.S. Highway 52
  • Iowa Highway 3
  • Iowa Highway 13
  • Iowa Highway 56
  • Iowa Highway 76
  • Iowa Highway 128

National protected areas

  • Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (part)
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument (part)
  • Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (part)

Geology

Clayton County is part of the Driftless Area, a region that completely missed being ice-covered during the last ice age. Streams have deeply carved valleys, while the Mississippi River has spectacular bluffs.

Clayton County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County Topo map.

Clayton County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County satellite map.

Clayton County Outline Map

Outline Map of Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County outline map.

See also

Map of Iowa State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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