Solon Iowa Map

About Solon, Iowa

Solon is a locality in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,152. The population density is 746.9 people per km². Solon is located at 41.8072°N, 91.4941°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52333.

Solon sits in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 10.3 miles north of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-east of North Liberty. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer corn and the golden hues of autumn soybeans, define the horizon. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet strength, each rise and fall a testament to the patient sculpting of the earth. Wide-open skies dominate, their vastness amplified by the absence of towering structures, allowing clouds to drift like ships across an endless blue ocean. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp soil and growing things, a palpable freshness that speaks of the rich agricultural heartland. The story of Solon is one of enduring connection to the land, a lineage stretching back to pioneers who sought fertile ground for their livelihoods. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, the fields surrounding Solon yielding bountiful harvests that feed beyond the county lines. This agrarian spirit imbues the very rhythm of life, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for reflection and a deep appreciation of the seasons. While the outward appearance is one of tranquil rural existence, a subtle industriousness hums beneath, a quiet determination to cultivate and sustain. The Johnson County Historical Museum, though modest, holds echoes of this past, a tangible link to the generations who have called this place home.

About This Solon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Solon, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Solon and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Solon includes the ZIP code (52333), telephone area code (712), county seat of Johnson County (Iowa City), and school district assignment (Solon Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Solon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.