Map of Clay County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Clay County - Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Clay County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Clay County located in the map, major cities in Clay county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Clay County, Kentucky

Map of Clay County, Kentucky

About Clay County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Clay County, Kentucky

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Manchester. As per 2020 census, the population of Clay County is 20206 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 471 sq mi (1,220 km2). Clay County was established on 1807.

Clay County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatManchester
Largest City/TownManchester
Established1807
Total Area471 sq mi (1,220 sq km)
Land Area470 sq mi (1,217 sq km)
Water Area1.5 sq mi (4 sq km)
Population20,345 (Census 2020)
Population Density43 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
Major HighwaysHal Rogers Parkway, Kentucky Route 80, Kentucky Route 11, U.S. Route 421
Major RiversSouth Fork Kentucky River, Goose Creek, Red Bird River
Neighboring CountiesLaurel County, Leslie County, Owsley County, Knox County, Perry County, Jackson County
Famous ForAppalachian culture, Daniel Boone National Forest, mountain scenery, and outdoor recreation
Top AttractionsRedbird Crest Trail, Oneida Baptist Institute, Daniel Boone National Forest, Goose Creek Salt Works, Manchester Historic District
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Clay County, Kentucky

Clay County is located in southeastern Kentucky within the Appalachian Mountains and was established in 1807. The county seat and largest city is Manchester. Clay County is known for its mountain landscapes, Appalachian heritage, forest recreation, and historic communities surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Clay County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Manchester (county seat)1,200+37.1537°N, 83.7616°W
OneidaUnincorporated37.2656°N, 83.6468°W
Big CreekUnincorporated37.2918°N, 83.7397°W
Goose RockUnincorporated37.2154°N, 83.7090°W
Red BirdHistoric Community37.2150°N, 83.5918°W
Burning SpringsUnincorporated37.0562°N, 83.8160°W
HackerUnincorporated37.2135°N, 83.8308°W
Paces CreekUnincorporated37.0801°N, 83.7021°W

Best Golf Courses in Clay County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
London Country ClubNearby London37.1126°N, 84.0608°W
Crooked Creek Golf ClubNearby London37.1471°N, 84.0644°W
Sleepy Hollow Golf CourseNearby Cumberland36.9784°N, 82.9893°W
Harlan Country ClubNearby Harlan36.8441°N, 83.3337°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Clay County

Major highways connect Clay County with Appalachian communities and regional cities in southeastern Kentucky.

  • Hal Rogers Parkway - major east-west highway serving Manchester and eastern Kentucky
  • Kentucky Route 80 - regional highway through mountain communities and forest areas
  • Kentucky Route 11 - important north-south connector through Clay County
  • U.S. Route 421 - scenic route linking Manchester with nearby Appalachian regions

Neighboring Counties of Clay County

  • Laurel County (west)
  • Leslie County (east)
  • Owsley County (north)
  • Knox County (south)
  • Perry County (northeast)
  • Jackson County (northwest)

What are Top Attractions in Clay County, Kentucky

The county offers Appalachian scenery, hiking trails, forests, and cultural heritage attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Redbird Crest TrailRed Bird AreaATV trails and mountain recreation
Oneida Baptist InstituteOneidaHistoric Appalachian boarding school
Daniel Boone National ForestCountywideCamping, hiking, and wilderness scenery
Goose Creek Salt WorksManchester AreaHistoric frontier salt production site
Manchester Historic DistrictManchesterHistoric downtown and local shops
South Fork Kentucky RiverCountywideFishing and scenic river landscapes
Big Double Creek Arch Nearby AreaForest RegionNatural rock arch and hiking trails
Clay County Historical MuseumManchesterLocal Appalachian history exhibits
Mountain Scenic DrivesCountywideRolling Appalachian hills and overlooks
Red Bird Mission AreaBeverly AreaCommunity outreach and regional heritage

Distance from Clay County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Manchester to London, Kentucky - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Manchester to Hazard, Kentucky - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Manchester to Corbin, Kentucky - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Manchester to Lexington, Kentucky - 117 mi (188 km)
  • Manchester to Somerset, Kentucky - 77 mi (124 km)
  • Manchester to Pikeville, Kentucky - 101 mi (163 km)
  • Manchester to Knoxville, Tennessee - 117 mi (188 km)
  • Manchester to Louisville, Kentucky - 177 mi (285 km)
  • Manchester to Charleston, West Virginia - 178 mi (286 km)
  • Manchester to Nashville, Tennessee - 213 mi (343 km)
  • Manchester to Cincinnati, Ohio - 180 mi (290 km)
  • Manchester to Chattanooga, Tennessee - 179 mi (288 km)

References

  1. Clay County Official Website
  2. Clay County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
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