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Solon.

Its Census reference point is in Central Foothills, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Bingham lies about 5.4 miles north of Solon by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Solon, Maine
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Solon, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Solon, Maine from above

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THE SETTINGCentral Foothills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSomerset County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Solon on the map

THE SOLON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Central Foothills setting.

Solon town has 39.6 square miles of land in Somerset County. Its Census reference point is in Central Foothills, within Acadian Plains and Hills.

Forested plains and hills contain numerous glacial lakes. Spruce-fir lowlands and hardwood-covered hills create a northern landscape that is generally gentler than the highlands to the west.

Regional context: Acadian Plains and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Solon and Somerset County

Solon is associated with Somerset County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Somerset County

Solon by land and water

The Census records 1.09 square miles of water within Solon, or 2.7% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Somerset County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Solon town has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Bingham town (33.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Solon land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Solon

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Solon. Check the Somerset County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Central Foothills setting

Central Foothills belongs to Acadian Plains and Hills. Is the parcel on a wooded hill or lake-basin edge, and do the survey and access records identify its approach clearly?

03

Check the route, beyond Bingham

Bingham is 5.4 miles north of the Solon reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Solon resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON SOLON

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.9394° N, 69.8081° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Solon ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Solon

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of Solon ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Solon data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Central Foothills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Acadian Plains and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Solon.

Bingham lies about 5.4 miles north of Solon by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Solon in context

NSEWBingham · 5.4 miles1Embden · 6.2 miles2North Anson · 6.9 miles3Athens · 7.1 miles4Madison · 7.8 miles5Cornville · 8.3 miles6OUTER RING: 8.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Bingham5.4 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Embden6.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    North Anson6.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Athens7.1 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Madison7.8 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Cornville8.3 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Solon
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Solon?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Somerset County. Solon’s 39.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Solon property in Central Foothills?+

No. Central Foothills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Solon boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Bingham as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.4 miles north of Solon’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Solon?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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