Cobb Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Cobb, Newfoundland and Labrador

Cobb is a locality in Bellevue, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cobb is located at 47.8389°N, 53.9744°W.

Cobb nestles in a hollow carved by ancient glaciers, where the land rises in a series of rough, green hummocks before surrendering to the vast, grey expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 39.3 km south of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 171°T), and is situated 6.1 km north of Arnolds Cove Station. Salt-laced air, perpetually damp and carrying the distant cry of gulls, hangs heavy, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Heather and hardy scrub cling to the exposed slopes, their muted purples and browns a stark contrast to the vibrant, almost luminous green of mosses that carpet the sheltered dips. In the quietude, the wind whispers through sparse stands of spruce, their branches bent and twisted as if in supplication to the prevailing gales. The very ground feels resilient, a mosaic of exposed rock and peat, hinting at the forces that shaped this rugged corner of the island. The history of Cobb is as deeply rooted as the gnarled roots of its few trees, a story of hardy folk who eked a living from the unforgiving sea and the thin soil. For generations, fishing boats, their hulls weathered to a silvery sheen, were the lifeblood of this place, their catches filling nets and bellies alike, the scent of brine and drying cod a familiar perfume. While the grander fishing fleets have long since departed, a spirit of self-reliance and quiet resilience persists. Small homesteads, their roofs often painted in cheerful, defiant colours, dot the landscape, a testament to enduring traditions. The local economy now leans towards a more diversified approach, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking solace and the raw, untamed spirit of Newfoundland.

About This Cobb Map Page

Explore Cobb, 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: 47.838889, -53.974444. 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 Cobb includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Cobb 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.