[2] It flourished with a population of over 100 in the early 1900s when the power plant situated there was being built.

It has gained a reputation for its harsh weather - it often snows and icing was a problem when the hydro plants were still in use.

[6] In 2021, the Cooper's side of town was bought by Llyr and Kurt Otto, sight unseen due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel.

They rent some houses to temporary workers at a nearby wind farm, and operate tourist facilities on weekends: a coffee van with home-made baked goods.

Route C177 (Bashan Road) starts at an intersection with C178 and runs south until it exits.