Dawson Iowa Map

About Dawson, Iowa

Dawson is a locality in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 102. The population density is 84.3 people per km². Dawson is located at 41.8428°N, 94.2225°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50066.

Dawson unfolds across the broad, fertile plains of Dallas County, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 23.6 miles north-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Perry. The land here is a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields, rich with the promise of harvest, interspersed with pockets of native prairie grasses that whisper secrets on the breeze. Gently rolling hills, smoothed by eons of wind and water, define the horizon, their contours softened by the golden light that spills across the landscape as the sun begins its descent. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of ripening corn and damp soil, a tangible reminder of the earth's generous bounty. Life in Dawson moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the enduring agricultural heart that beats at its core. The roots of Dawson run deep into the rich Iowa soil, its story intertwined with the pioneering spirit that tamed this prairie land. Originally established as a stop along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, the town's growth was fueled by the fertile ground and the promise of agricultural prosperity. The local economy remains firmly anchored in farming, with grain elevators standing as stoic sentinels against the vast expanse, ready to receive the fruits of labor from surrounding farms. While industry is modest, the community’s resilience is evident in its enduring spirit, a quiet strength born from generations of working the land. A sense of history permeates Dawson, not in grand monuments, but in the weathered barns, the sturdy homes, and the familiar faces that greet each other on the quiet streets, each carrying a piece of the town’s unwritten chronicle.

About This Dawson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dawson, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dawson and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Dawson includes the ZIP code (50066), telephone area code (515), county seat of Dallas County (Adel), and school district assignment (Perry Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dawson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.