2010 Map of Dawson

About this map

Alliance Furnace stands as a testament to the early industrial heritage of the Jacobs Creek valley, where the water flows toward the Youghiogheny River. This landscape is defined by the winding river and a series of tight-knit settlements including Dawson, Vanderbilt, and Liberty. The terrain rises from the riverbanks to named heights like Layton Hill and Roundtop, while several cemeteries—Saint Johns Cemetery, Dickerson Run-Union Cemetery, and Cochran Cemetery—offer critical locations for genealogical research. The rail presence along the river remains a central feature, connecting these riverside communities through the narrow valleys of Dickerson Run and Washington Run. Modern infrastructure like the Virgin Run Dam and Arnold Farm Dam shows the continued management of the local watersheds in Fayette County.