2013 Map of Dawson

About this map

The town of Dawson sits along the northern edge of Dallas County, defined by its historic orientation toward the tracks of W Railroad Ave and E Railroad Ave. The landscape here is carved by the meandering path of the N Raccoon River, which is fed by several small tributaries including Fannys Br, Snake Cr, and Bucks Br. This river network once dictated the patterns of early settlement and transportation in the region. To the southeast, the Perry Municipal Airport serves as a modern landmark amidst a grid of rural section roads. The map reveals the hydrology of the Iowa prairie, showing how waterways like Elm Br and Swan Lake Br traverse the agricultural terrain south of the main river valley.