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| Place | Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Lac-Normand; Mékinac |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.16343 |
| Longitude | -73.615416 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J0K |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | ESLTM |
Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta is a locality in Lac-Normand; Mékinac, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta is located at 47.1634°N, 73.6154°W.
Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta holds a quiet station within the rugged expanse of Lac-Normand, Mékinac, defined by the stoic presence of the Montagne de la Roue et du Pin. It lies 70.0 km west-south-west of La Tuque, QC (from La Tuque, QC: bearing 244°T), and is situated 13.3 km east-south-east of Dépôt-de-la-Savane. The surrounding terrain rises in dark, deliberate folds, where the light at dusk clings to the slopes of the Montagne de la Roue et du Pin, turning the granite grey and cold before the stars emerge. Water defines the edges of this wilderness; Lac de la Tour rests only one kilometer from the site, its surface often holding a mirror-stillness that reflects the dense, encroaching forest. Further out, the Rivière Vermillon carves its path through the landscape about six kilometers away, a constant, low-frequency movement of water that shapes the character of the soil and stone. In this silence, the air carries a sharp, resinous scent of balsam and cooling earth, a reminder that the land here is less a backdrop than an active participant in the day. Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta serves as a stark marker of the history of resource management in these northern woods, where the economy has long been dictated by the seasonal requirements of timber and water control. The infrastructure reflects a functional, utilitarian heritage, built for endurance against the heavy snows and the deep freezes that claim the region each winter. Life here moves according to the needs of the environment, with local traditions centered on the careful stewardship of the waterways and the seasonal transitions that govern access to the deeper interior. The people who look toward the Montagne de la Roue et du Pin understand that prosperity is tied to the health of the terrain, maintaining a focus on the practical realities of a landscape that demands respect for its scale.
Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta se dresse dans la solitude minérale de Mékinac, là où la lumière décline sur les reliefs escarpés de la Montagne de la Roue et du Pin pour envelopper le sol d'une tiédeur mélancolique. L'air y possède cette densité particulière des terres hautes, chargée d'une odeur de résine et de pierre froide qui semble suspendre le souffle des arbres. À peine distant d'un kilomètre, le Lac de la Tour recueille les derniers éclats du jour, offrant une surface immobile où le ciel vient se perdre, tandis que la Rivière Vermillon serpente à six kilomètres de distance, marquant le terrain d'une ligne sombre et inlassable. Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta impose sa structure austère au milieu de ce silence forestier, rappelant les efforts anciens pour dompter une nature qui ne se laisse jamais totalement apprivoiser. Les habitants, héritiers d'une patience transmise par les générations, observent les variations infimes de cette terre où le travail de l'homme s'efface devant l'immensité des bois. Chaque pierre, chaque versant, chaque reflet sur l'eau exprime la réalité âpre de ce territoire, loin des agitations du monde, dans une permanence qui donne aux choses un poids presque sacré.
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Explore Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta, Quebec, 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: 47.16343, -73.615416. 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 Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta includes the postal code (J0K), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Le Barrage-Kaouspcouta 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 |