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Clayton.

Its Census reference point is in Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills, within Middle Rockies. Challis lies about 18.7 miles northeast of Clayton by reference-point distance.

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Entering Clayton Custer County (ID) SR75S — Idaho
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Entering Clayton Custer County (ID) SR75S — Idaho

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THE SETTINGDry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCuster County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Clayton on the map

THE CLAYTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills setting.

Clayton city has 0.06 square miles of land in Custer County. Its Census reference point is in Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills, within Middle Rockies.

Forested mountain ranges rise above grassy or shrubby intermountain valleys. The Middle Rockies combine alpine high country, partly wooded foothills and valleys supplied by mountain streams.

Regional context: Middle Rockies ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Clayton and Custer County

Clayton is associated with Custer County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Custer County

Clayton by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Clayton, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Custer County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Clayton city has 3.2% of the land area of nearby Challis city (1.97 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Clayton land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Clayton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Clayton. Check the Custer County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills setting

Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills belongs to Middle Rockies. Is the tract mountain land, foothill acreage or an intermountain valley holding, and how is its access maintained?

03

Check the route, beyond Challis

Challis is 18.7 miles northeast of the Clayton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Clayton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CLAYTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.2592° N, 114.3831° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Clayton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Custer

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Custer ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Clayton data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Rockies context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Idaho landowner resources

Idaho well records

IDWR information and search access for well construction and historical logs.

Idaho water-right research

Official explanation of water rights with links to records and agency assistance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Clayton.

Challis lies about 18.7 miles northeast of Clayton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Clayton in context

NSEWChallis · 18.7 miles1Stanley · 27.5 miles2Ketchum · 39.5 miles3Sun Valley · 39.8 miles4Mackay · 45.1 miles5Hailey · 51.7 miles6OUTER RING: 51.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Challis18.7 mi · city
  2. 2
    Stanley27.5 mi · city
  3. 3
    Ketchum39.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Sun Valley39.8 mi · city
  5. 5
    Mackay45.1 mi · city
  6. 6
    Hailey51.7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Idaho; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Clayton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Clayton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Custer County. Clayton’s 0.06 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Clayton property in Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills?+

No. Dry Gneissic-Schistose-Volcanic Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Clayton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Challis as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 18.7 miles northeast of Clayton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Clayton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Clayton.
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