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2015 Map of Solon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Solon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Solon serves as the primary hub for this portion of eastern Iowa, situated near the headwaters of several drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Cedar River to the northeast, where the small community of Sutliff is located. This area contains the notable Sutliff Bridge and the nearby Sutliff Cem, marking a historic crossing point and early settlement node along the riverbanks. The township structure is well-defined by a network of rural roads such as Sutliff Rd NE and Taft Ave.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cem and the Saint Peter and Pauls Catholic Cem. These sites, along with the settlement of Morse at the southern edge, provide a clear picture of the community’s distribution across the agricultural terrain. Numerous waterways, including Jordan Cr, Rapid Cr, and Turkey Cr, dissect the rolling land, reflecting the natural drainage patterns that have influenced land use and farm placement for generations.