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Dawson.

Its Census reference point is in Loess and Glacial Drift Hills, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Verdon lies about 6.4 miles east of Dawson by reference-point distance.

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Downtown Dawson, Nebraska: Ridge Street, seen from the south.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Downtown Dawson, Nebraska: Ridge Street, seen from the south.

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THE SETTINGLoess and Glacial Drift Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRichardson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dawson on the map

THE DAWSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess and Glacial Drift Hills setting.

Dawson village has 0.21 square miles of land in Richardson County. Its Census reference point is in Loess and Glacial Drift Hills, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Dawson and Richardson County

Dawson is associated with Richardson County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Richardson County

Dawson by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Dawson, or 0.9% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 0.5% recorded for Richardson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dawson village has 89.9% of the land area of nearby Verdon village (0.24 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dawson land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Dawson

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Dawson. Check the Richardson County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Loess and Glacial Drift Hills setting

Loess and Glacial Drift Hills belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Verdon

Verdon is 6.4 miles east of the Dawson reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Dawson resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DAWSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.1309° N, 95.8301° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dawson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Richardson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Richardson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dawson data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Loess and Glacial Drift Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Nebraska landowner resources

Nebraska groundwater map

Official interactive access to registered groundwater well information.

Nebraska floodplain maps

State floodplain resources with mapped flood hazards and community information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dawson.

Verdon lies about 6.4 miles east of Dawson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dawson in context

NSEWVerdon · 6.4 miles1Humboldt · 6.5 miles2Salem · 6.5 miles3Stella · 7.6 miles4Shubert · 10.6 miles5Falls City · 13.1 miles6OUTER RING: 13.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Verdon6.4 mi · village
  2. 2
    Humboldt6.5 mi · city
  3. 3
    Salem6.5 mi · village
  4. 4
    Stella7.6 mi · village
  5. 5
    Shubert10.6 mi · village
  6. 6
    Falls City13.1 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Nebraska; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Dawson
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Dawson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Richardson County. Dawson’s 0.21 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dawson property in Loess and Glacial Drift Hills?+

No. Loess and Glacial Drift Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dawson boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Verdon as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.4 miles east of Dawson’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Dawson?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G aka "Landman" and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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