Page Contents for Dawson, North Dakota

Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

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Statistics & Facts

The North Dakota state capital is Bismarck.
The population of Dawson is approximately 78 (1990), 61 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 50 (1990), 30 (2010).
The amount of land area in Dawson is 1.038 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Dawson to Washington DC is 1321 miles.
The distance to the North Dakota state capital is 49 miles. (as the crow flies)
Dawson is positioned 46.86 degrees north of the equator and 99.75 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Attractions

Dead Buffalo Lake Battlefield
This Civil War era battle (20 days after the battle at Gettysburg) along with the battle at Big Mound was the first encounter in North Dakota between U.S Army troops and the American Indian

Slade National Wildlife refuge consists of over 900 acres of wetlands/rolling hills. It has some of the most beautiful and productive marshes in the prairie pothole region. A must see refuge for birdwatchers

Lake Isabel public park
boating swimming fishing

Dawson Wildlife Management Area
2951 acres of rolling sand hills offer a great hiking experience for young and old alike. Look for whitetailed deer, sharptails, pheasants, coyotes and other wildlife. Primitive camping
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