2014 Map of Dawson

About this map

Dawson sits along the northern edge of this Kidder County landscape, positioned at a vital junction where the southern prairie meets a chain of significant water bodies. The terrain is defined by the expansive basins of Alkali Lake, Lake Etta, and Lake Isabel, which dominate the central and eastern portions of the map. These lakes, separated by subtle rises in elevation, suggest a drainage pattern characteristic of the glaciated plains. A geometric grid of local township roads, such as 43rd St SE and 31st Ave SE, crisscrosses the open country, providing access to the agricultural lands and lakefronts. The presence of Nd-3 and Interstate 94 indicates the area's role as a transit corridor connecting small prairie settlements. This 2014 survey records the modern infrastructure overlaying a landscape still largely shaped by its natural hydrology and the early settlement patterns of central North Dakota.