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Layers list:

1. Legend
2. Grids
3. Names of places (city, hamlet, etc.)
4. Names of objects (parks, hospital, water)
5. Names of main streets
6. Names of residential streets
7. Main Streets, roads
8. Residential streets
9. Railroads
10. Buildings
11. Water objects (rivers, lakes, ponds)
12. Waterways
13. Color fills (parks, land use, etc.)
14. Background and sea

ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND — RECON BRIEF

1. Strategic Geography

• Location: St. John’s is the capital and largest city of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, positioned on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada. It is recognized as the easternmost city in North America (excluding Greenland).

• Terrain: The city rises around a natural, well-protected harbour opening to the Atlantic Ocean. The harbour entrance (known as The Narrows) is framed by Signal Hill and the South Side Hills, making it a historically defensible maritime gateway.

• Climate: Influenced by the Atlantic, the region has frequent fog, wind, cloud cover, and mixed precipitation—rain in summer and snow in winter.

2. Demographics & Population

• City Population: Around 110,000 people within city limits (2021 census).

• Metro Area: Greater St. John’s metropolitan area (CMA) has a population of approximately 210,000+, making it one of Atlantic Canada’s larger urban regions.

• Population Structure: Roughly 15% children, 67% working-age adults, and 18% seniors.

• Cultural Roots: Predominantly of English and Irish descent, with visible minority populations growing over recent years.

3. Transport & Access

By Air

• St. John’s International Airport lies about 6 km northwest of the city, serving domestic flights and some seasonal international routes.

Road Network

• Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1): St. John’s is the eastern terminus of this major national corridor, linking the region to western parts of Newfoundland.

• City Arterials:

  • The Parkway (Columbus Drive → Prince Philip Drive → Macdonald Drive): Major city express route connecting key urban sectors and institutions.

  • Route 60 (Topsail Road): Runs west–east through St. John’s and beyond toward Conception Bay communities, historically an important access route.

• Urban Transit: Local city bus service links neighbourhoods; taxis and personal vehicles are common for intra-city movement.

• Rail: Historic Newfoundland Railway service ended in 1988; no active rail network remains.

4. Urban Layout & Key Roads

• Water Street: Historic downtown commercial street, major hub for shops, restaurants, and culture.

• Pitts Memorial Drive, Portugal Cove Road, Torbay Road: Other major arterial connectors to residential and commercial districts.

5. Neighbouring Settlements

• The St. John’s CMA includes nearby incorporated towns such as Mount Pearl and Paradise, forming a larger urban/commuter zone around the core city.

6. Economy & Strategic Importance

• Governance: Provincial capital with significant public administration presence.

• Economic Base: Mix of public services, retail and trade, health care, and historically ocean-linked industries. Offshore oil and gas operations contribute substantially to regional economic activity.

• Cultural Role: Centre for arts, education (including a major university), festivals, and tourism.

Operational Summary

St. John’s is a key Atlantic Canadian centre with coastal strategic geography, a well-defined road and air transport framework, a stable and diverse population base, and economic importance anchored in governance, services, and ocean-related sectors.