Southwest Crouse Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Southwest Crouse, Newfoundland and Labrador

Southwest Crouse is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Southwest Crouse is located at 50.9058°N, 55.8917°W.

Southwest Crouse nestles on the rugged edge of Newfoundland's island, a place where the land seems to fold in on itself, offering shelter from the prevailing winds. It lies 16.6 km east-north-east of Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL (from Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL: bearing 67°T), and is situated 1.2 km north-north-west of Conche. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with rocky outcrops giving way to sheltered coves and pockets of hardy spruce and fir clinging to the slopes. A network of small, dark lakes, like scattered obsidian shards, punctuate the landscape, reflecting the often-grey sky, while the air carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and salt spray. The coastline, a jagged line against the vast Atlantic, is a constant reminder of the sea's enduring power, its waves gnawing at the shore with a rhythmic, insistent pulse. The story of Southwest Crouse is deeply entwined with the sea, its economy historically anchored in fishing and the processing of cod. For generations, life here revolved around the bounty of the ocean, a dependence that shaped the character of its people, fostering a resilience born of hard work and a profound respect for the natural world. While the fishing industry has seen its shifts, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the water persists. You can still see the weathered lobster traps stacked high on the shore, a visual echo of the town's enduring heritage, and the occasional glimpse of a fishing boat chugging out towards the horizon speaks of a tradition that continues to define Southwest Crouse.

About This Southwest Crouse Map Page

Explore Southwest Crouse, 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: 50.905833, -55.891667. 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 Southwest Crouse includes the postal code (A0J), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Southwest Crouse 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.