2024 Map of Solon

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The Kennebec River carves the primary path through this Somerset County landscape, separating the community of Solon from the western bank at Embden. The river's influence on local geography is evident at Gray Island and near the northern bend where Fall Brook joins the main flow. Steep elevations rise sharply from the riverbanks toward peaks like Rowell Mtn and French Hill, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle is defined by a cluster of water bodies including Baker Pond, Chase Pond, and Mud Pond. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several notable burial grounds such as Pierce Cem and Evergreens Cem, which sit along the primary transport corridors. The settlement pattern shows a distinct concentration at the traditional town centers, with the outlying rural character preserved around South Solon and the surrounding network of farm roads like E Meader Farm Rd.