1964 Map of Dawson
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
The Youghiogheny River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Fayette County, dictating the placement of railroads and industrial settlements. Along its banks, the Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroads support a landscape defined by extraction, with numerous Strip Mines and the historic Alliance Furnace near Banning. The riverfront towns of Dawson and Layton sit at the center of this transportation network, while the interior uplands host established farming communities like Flatwoods and Vanderbilt. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites including the Dickerson Run-Union Cemetery and Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery. Recreational and social landmarks also appear, from the Linden Hall Country Club near Linden Lake to the Fairgrounds east of the river.
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