Dogwood Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Dogwood, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dogwood is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dogwood is located at 48.9508°N, 57.8369°W.

Dogwood, nestled on Newfoundland's western coast, unfolds with a quiet, resilient beauty. It lies 9.8 km east of Corner Brook, NL (from Corner Brook, NL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 2.7 km south-west of Russell. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent sea air, give way to rugged shorelines where the Atlantic’s deep blue meets the grey, weathered rock. Ancient, gnarled spruce trees, their branches sculpted by wind and salt spray, cling to the slopes, their dark forms a stark contrast against the often-misty sky. The air here carries the distinct tang of iodine and pine, a bracing perfume that speaks of the wildness that still holds sway. Small, sturdy homes, painted in hues that echo the lichens on the rocks and the muted greens of the landscape, cluster in sheltered coves, their chimneys occasionally sending thin wisps of woodsmoke into the cool, clear air. The history of Dogwood is a narrative of hardy souls drawn to the abundant sea and the promise of the land. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with families whose names are as old as the settlement itself still casting nets and tending traps. The economy, while diversified in recent times with small-scale tourism and local crafts, still hums with the rhythm of the tides. You can feel the echoes of those who first carved a life from this unforgiving yet generous coast, their struggles and triumphs woven into the very character of Dogwood. The quiet hum of engines from the small harbour, where colourful fishing boats bob at anchor, is a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the ocean.

About This Dogwood Map Page

Explore Dogwood, 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: 48.950833, -57.836944. 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 Dogwood includes the postal code (A2H), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Dogwood 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.