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2010 Map of Dawson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dawson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The North Raccoon River winds through this central Iowa landscape, creating a meandering boundary for the settlement of Dawson. This 2010 survey illustrates a primarily agrarian region defined by a precise section-line road grid, including routes like 130th ST and V Ave. The town of Dawson serves as a local focal point, anchored by the Dawson Post Office near the riverbank.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, such as the Dallas Township Cemeteries west of town, and the isolated Angus Cemetery and Bower Cemetery situated near Snake Creek to the north. The landscape is deeply dissected by numerous tributaries, including Fannys Branch, Bucks Branch, and the long reach of Swan Lake Branch, which dictate the local topography and historical drainage patterns. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the Perry Municipal Airport and Valleyview Cemetery mark the transition toward more developed infrastructure.