Schefferville, a former iron town in the Labrador region of Quebec, is unique in that it has no drivable road connecting it to the rest of the province. Established in the 1950s by the Iron Ore Company, the town was built more than 500 kilometers north of Sept-Îles and was accessible only by train or plane. Historian Harold Bérubé described the simultaneous construction of a railway and a city in an area with minimal existing infrastructure as a "rather crazy bet." The decision to avoid roads has remained a defining feature of Schefferville's existence. At its peak in the late 1960s, Schefferville had about 5,000 inhabitants, many of whom were drawn by the promise of stable employment in the iron mining industry. However, the closure of the mine in 1982 led to the departure of nearly 4,000 residents within a few months. The mine's closure was announced in November 1982 under the leadership of Brian Mulroney, then CEO of the Iron Ore Company and later Prime Minister of Canada. Residents were given an ultimatum to leave the area before July 1, 1983. The decline was significant, with the population decreasing drastically and many businesses closing. In 1986, the municipality was officially dissolved as a legal entity, marking the end of its status as a city. However, Schefferville was reincorporated in 1990, though under a different structure than its former industrial self. Today, Schefferville is connected to the outside world primarily by the Tshiuetin Rail Transportation, the first Canadian railway line owned by Indigenous communities. This rail line, which previously transported ore extracted by an external company, now serves as a vital link for the town's residents. Air travel also plays a role in connecting the community, though it requires significant logistical effort for even routine tasks such as medical appointments or shopping. The Inuit communities of Matimekush-Lac John and Naskapies of Kawawachikamach now constitute the majority in the area. They have adapted to the town's isolation and have benefited from a resurgence in mining activity since the 2010s, driven by companies such as Tata Steel Minerals Canada. This revival has helped sustain the community despite its lack of road connections. Schefferville's history reflects the fragility of resource-based towns, highlighting the challenges faced when economic interests shift. The town's survival, despite its isolation and the dissolution of its former industrial base, raises questions about the sustainability of such communities and the broader relationship between territory and its inhabitants.