Dawson Geophysical Company provides onshore seismic data acquisition services. It operates through contract seismic data acquisition and processing services segment. The Company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data for its clients, including oil and gas companies, and independent oil and gas operators, as well as providers of multi-client data libraries. It operates seismic crews that supply seismic data primarily to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas. The Company also serves the potash mining industry.