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| Place | Mapes |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Coast Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 53.883333 |
| Longitude | -123.86667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V2K |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JAIOO |
Mapes is a locality in Coast Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Mapes is located at 53.8833°N, 123.8667°W.
Mapes sits quietly within the Coast Land District, defined by the firm, rising presence of the Nulki Hills. It lies 17.5 km south-south-east of Vanderhoof, BC (from Vanderhoof, BC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 7.4 km south of Sinkut River. The landscape here holds a stillness that gathers as the light fades, pulling the shadows of the timber long across the earth until the air turns crisp and sharp with the scent of pine. While the Nechako River flows with a steady, distant purpose nine kilometres away, the immediate surroundings feel held by the proximity of Hogsback Lake, a mere five kilometres distant, where the water mirrors the sky with a clarity that renders the horizon indistinguishable from the surface. Life in Mapes has long been defined by the rugged demands of the land, drawing its character from the cycles of forestry and agriculture that sustain the local economy. The history of the region is marked by the quiet persistence of those who worked the soil and timber, far from the frantic pace of larger hubs. To the north, the protected expanse of the Bednesti Lake Ecological Reserve safeguards the wilderness, while the dramatic drop of Carrole Falls ten kilometres away serves as a hidden landmark for those who know the terrain. Throughout Mapes, the days follow a measured cadence, shaped by the weight of the seasons and the simple, enduring beauty of a landscape that demands little but offers a profound, solitary peace.
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Explore Mapes, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.883333, -123.86667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Mapes includes the postal code (V2K), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Mapes is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |