Nebraska · FIPS 31045 · County seat: Chadron
Dawes County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Dawes County, NE: the Dawes County gWorks viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Dawes County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Dawes County gWorks viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | dawes.gworks.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Chadron |
| Population | 8,133 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,396 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31045 |
Who runs this map
Dawes County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on gWorks, a vendor platform used by 64 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
Dawes County had an estimated 8,133 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 1,396 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 5.8 people per square mile. That makes it number 35 out of 93 Nebraska counties by population. The county seat is Chadron.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Dawes County:
Maps vs. surveys
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.