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2018 Map of Solon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a deep valley through this Somerset County landscape, defined by the riverside settlements of Solon and Embden. Near the northern bend of the river, Caratunk Falls marks a significant drop in elevation, while Gray Island sits mid-stream to the south. The topography is dominated by numerous named peaks, including Whipple Hill, Rowell Mtn, and Robbins Hill, which dictate the winding paths of local routes like French Hill Rd and Hole in the Wall Rd.

Genealogical interest is centered on well-distributed burial grounds such as Pierce Cem near the riverbank and Jewett Cem in the southern hills. The interior is a network of smaller drainages like Michael Stream and Fall Brook, feeding into a series of upland water bodies including Baker Pond and Rowell Pond. This layout reveals a community structure still largely tied to the river's path and the agricultural potential of the surrounding hillsides.