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Analyzing the physical landscape, elevation markers, and coastal terrain of this protected region.
Gros Morne National Park: geography
Location: Canada. Recorded area: 1,805 km².
A UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient ocean crust and mantle rocks are exposed along Newfoundland's wild west coast
Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park is a Canadian national park and World Heritage Site situated on the west coast of Newfoundland, spanning 1,805 square kilometers. It is the second largest national park in Atlantic Canada, characterized by dramatic mountain terrain, deep fjords, coastal cliffs, and bog landscapes. The park is named after Gros Morne, Newfoundland's second-highest peak at 806 meters, whose French name translates to large mountain standing alone. The Long Range Mountains, an eroded remnant of an ancient mountain range formed over one billion years ago, dominate the park's interior. In 1987, Gros Morne became a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for providing a rare geological window into the process of continental drift, where deep ocean crust and Earth's mantle lie exposed through the phenomenon of plate tectonics.
- Location
- Canada
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2005
- Area
- 1,805 km²
- Highest point
- 806 m
Location overview
Marine and coastal island status in Newfoundland and Labrador
Geographic Position of Gros Morne National Park in Canada
Gros Morne National Park is situated within the region of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Registered geographic records confirm the protected area holds coastal, island, and marine status.
- Countries
- Canada
- Regions
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Primary location
- Canada
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Analyzing the 1,805 square kilometer footprint and geographic coordinates
Mapped Boundaries and Geographic Extent of Gros Morne National Park
The detailed boundary visualization reveals the spatial limits of the protected landscape. Calculated metrics detail the 1,805 square kilometer area along with coordinate limits, center points, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 1,892.1 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 349.7 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.9761° N
- Southernmost point
- 49.2969° N
- Easternmost point
- 57.4085° W
- Westernmost point
- 58.1472° W
- Geographic centre
- 49.6304° N, 57.7401° W
- North–south span
- 75.5 km
- East–west span
- 53.4 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief statistics and recorded natural features
Gros Morne National Park Terrain and Elevation Profile
Recorded elevation data outlines the mountain relief summary reaching up to 806 meters above sea level. Linked natural feature cards detail specific types, measurements, and spatial relationships across the terrain.
- Maximum elevation
- 806 m
- Highest point
- 806 m
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Long Range Mountains
Cave entrances
Sea Cave
Viewpoints
Western Brook Pond Viewpoint
Ponds
Tilt Pond
Mountain saddles
NT-2
Environmental setting
Boreal climate zone, mountain relief, and major coastal forest coverage
Gros Morne National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and habitat types frame the physical setting of Gros Morne National Park through broad environmental categories. Connected atlas links associate these stored classifications with relevant protected terrain and regional geography.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Seasonal
Landscape features
Mountains · Hills · Valleys · Plateau · Cliffs · Forest · Wetland · Coast · Glacier
Habitat types
Coastal habitat · Boreal forest · Wetland · Alpine meadow · Peatland · Marine habitat
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