Dawson Pennsylvania Map

About Dawson, Pennsylvania

Dawson is a locality in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. Dawson is located at 40.7017°N, 80.4031°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15428.

Dawson rests in a valley where the land folds gently, cradling the community between rolling hills. It lies 21.5 miles west-north-west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of Saint Clair Township. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, especially in the cool mornings when a fine mist often hangs low, softening the edges of the surrounding woodlands. The Ohio River, a broad, muscular artery, defines the southern boundary, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky – a palette of steely greys on overcast days, a vibrant blue when the sun breaks through. Beyond the river, the landscape climbs, the hills becoming more pronounced, their slopes a patchwork of deciduous trees that blaze with color in autumn and stand stark and skeletal against the winter sky. The story of Dawson is deeply entwined with the very earth from which it grew. Coal seams, once the lifeblood of this region, shaped its early prosperity and left an indelible mark on the character of its people. The legacy of mining is still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that line the main thoroughfares, a testament to the hard work and resilience of generations. While the mines have largely quieted, a spirit of industry persists, with local businesses and a close-knit community fostering a quiet, steady pace of life. The river, of course, remains a constant presence, its currents carrying whispers of bygone steamboat days and continuing to offer a vital connection to the wider world, even as Dawson cherishes its own distinct identity.

About This Dawson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dawson, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.701732, -80.40312. 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 Beaver County.

Detailed location data for Dawson includes the ZIP code (15009), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Beaver County (Beaver), and school district assignment (Connellsville Area 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.