1800s (19th Century) Maps of Solon, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Solon from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Solon's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Solon's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Solon, IA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Cedar Rapids
    1887 Print · USGS
    Linn and Johnson Counties come alive in this late 19th-century study of the river valleys and rail lines connecting Cedar Rapids to the surrounding prairie. Genealogists can trace old property lines across Jefferson and Big Grove or locate early settlements like Ely and Shueyville.

  2. 1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Mechanicsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa during the late Victorian era is defined here by its emerging rail corridors and the winding path of the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of settlements like Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, and Solon before modern development.

  3. 1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Cedar Rapids
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of growing river towns and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Cedar Rapids and the development of rail hubs like Ely and Bertram along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Mechanicsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    East-central Iowa thrived as a rail and river hub in the 1890s, where major lines connected growing agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the development of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon along the northern tracks or follow the Cedar River to Cedar Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

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