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2018 Map of Niles

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Niles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Solomon River meanders across this landscape, defining the character of the small settlements of Niles and Solomon. In the northern portion of the map, the community of Niles is situated near the riverbanks, with the nearby Greenville Cem serving as a primary local landmark for genealogical research. The river valley is a network of section roads like Arrowhead Rd and Aspen Rd, which link the various agricultural plots that have long sustained the region.

Further south, the larger settlement of Solomon sits at the junction of several key corridors, including E Old Hwy 40. The map records the convergence of waterways, as the Solomon River flows toward its eventual confluence with the Smoky Hill River in the southeastern corner. Significant for those tracing family history, Mount Calvary Cem is located just outside of Solomon, while the creek systems like Buckeye Cr and Coal Cr carve through the surrounding plains.