Appleton Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador

Appleton is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Appleton is located at 48.9817°N, 54.8572°W.

Appleton nestles in a gentle curve of the land, a place where the rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, descend towards the glinting surface of a considerable lake. It lies 19.8 km west of Gander, NL (from Gander, NL: bearing 278°T), and is situated 1.8 km east of Glenwood. The air here carries a clean, damp scent, a mingling of pine needles and the cool breath of open water, and in the early morning, a fine mist often drifts lazily across the fields, blurring the edges of the scattered farmhouses and the darker, wooded slopes beyond. The terrain is a patchwork of cultivated fields, their rich soil a deep, dark brown, and stands of spruce and fir, their needles catching the light in a thousand tiny, emerald points. A quiet stillness often pervades Appleton, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of leaves, and the overall impression is one of a landscape settled into a comfortable, enduring harmony. The history of Appleton is bound to the fertile land and the generous waters that surround it, a story of generations who coaxed a living from the earth and the lake's bounty. For much of its existence, the local economy has been rooted in agriculture, with hardy crops and livestock thriving in the sheltered valleys, a testament to the resilience of those who first chose this place. The lake itself, a significant feature in the geography of Appleton, has always been a vital artery, providing not only sustenance but also a pathway for trade and connection in earlier times. While modern industries have diversified, the deep-seated connection to the land and its cycles remains palpable, a quiet pride evident in the well-tended fields and the enduring traditions passed down through families.

About This Appleton Map Page

Explore Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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: 48.981736, -54.857236. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Appleton includes the postal code (A0G), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Appleton 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.