Nebraska · FIPS 31047 · County seat: Lexington
Dawson County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Dawson County, Nebraska parcel data lives on the Dawson County gWorks viewer. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Dawson County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Dawson County gWorks viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | dawson.gworks.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Lexington |
| Population | 24,085 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,013 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31047 |
About the official source
Dawson County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Dawson County viewer
- Press the button above. This county's viewer runs on gWorks; 64 counties in our directory use the same service.
- Find the search option and look up a property, or zoom in on the map.
- Click a lot to see its details.
- Check the toolbar for layers, measuring and printing.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
About Dawson County
Census Bureau figures put Dawson County at about 24,085 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 1,013 square miles of land, which is about 24 residents per square mile. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, it is the 13th largest by population. Lexington serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Dawson County:
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.