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Clay.

Its Census reference point is in Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands, within Interior Plateau. Franklin lies about 5.4 miles west of Clay by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Clay, Indiana
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Clay, Indiana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Clay, Indiana from above

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THE SETTINGCrawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOwen County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Clay on the map

THE CLAY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands setting.

Clay township has 36 square miles of land in Owen County. Its Census reference point is in Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands, within Interior Plateau.

Open hills, irregular plains and tablelands are developed on limestone and other sedimentary rocks. Oak-hickory woodland, local prairie and cedar-glade settings contribute to this diverse inland plateau.

Regional context: Interior Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Clay and Owen County

Clay is associated with Owen 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.

Owen County

Clay by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Clay, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.6 percentage points lower than the 0.7% recorded for Owen County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Clay township has 1 times the land area of nearby Franklin township (35.1 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Clay land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Clay

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

02

Read the Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands setting

Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands belongs to Interior Plateau. Which parts of the property are tableland or valley ground, and what parcel-specific topography and access records can you provide?

03

Check the route, beyond Franklin

Franklin is 5.4 miles west of the Clay 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.

Clay 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 CLAY

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.2076° N, 86.7493° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Clay ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Clay data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior Plateau context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Indiana official sources

Indiana Floodplain Information Portal

DNR entry point for parcel-area floodplain information and mapping.

Indiana Division of Water

Official access to well records, groundwater resources, and water-program guidance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Clay.

Franklin lies about 5.4 miles west of Clay by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Clay in context

NSEWFranklin · 5.4 miles1Spencer · 5.6 miles2Beech Creek · 6.5 miles3Washington · 6.5 miles4Richland · 6.9 miles5Ellettsville · 6.9 miles6OUTER RING: 6.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Franklin5.4 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Spencer5.6 mi · town
  3. 3
    Beech Creek6.5 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Washington6.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Richland6.9 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Ellettsville6.9 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Indiana; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Clay
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 Clay?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Owen County. Clay’s 36 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Clay property in Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands?+

No. Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Clay 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 Franklin as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.4 miles west of Clay’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 Clay?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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