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Ashaway Rhode Island Map

Explore Ashaway, Rhode Island, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Ashaway, Rhode Island

How to Use This Ashaway, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ashaway, Rhode Island. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Rhode Island or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ashaway.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Ashaway
State	Rhode Island (RI)
County	Washington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.423433
Longitude	-71.785624
Population	1,501
Density	244.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02804
Area Code	401
County Seat	South Kingstown
School District	Chariho Regional School District

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About Ashaway, Rhode Island

Ashaway is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,501. The population density is 244.1 people per km². Ashaway is located at 41.4234°N, 71.7856°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02804.

Ashaway reveals its character through the steady, rhythmic passage of the Ashaway River, which carves a path through the landscape with a quiet persistence that defines the local topography. It lies 24.9 miles west of Newport, RI (from Newport, RI: bearing 260°T), and is situated 3.8 miles northeast of Westerly. The air here holds a distinct coolness, especially as the late afternoon light softens the edges of the dense woodland that stretches toward the distant, hazy outline of Chapman Ridge. Two miles away, the quiet surface of Lewis Pond reflects the shifting clouds, while the presence of Kedinker Island adds a subtle complexity to the nearby waterways. Those seeking the outdoors find a grounding stillness at the Hopkinton Recreation Department Park, where the land meets the water in a simple, unadorned display of natural order. Though the Atlantic Ocean lies only six miles away, the terrain remains firmly rooted in the inland quiet, far from the salt-heavy winds that brush against the coastline.

Ashaway maintains a legacy shaped by the industrious spirit of early textile mills, where the water once turned the heavy machinery that powered local commerce. This heritage of production lingers in the sturdy architecture and the deliberate pace of daily life, where the memory of labor remains etched into the foundations of the older buildings. While the industrial roar has long since faded, the economy retains a focus on craftsmanship and local enterprise, favoring a steady, measured growth over the frantic expansion found elsewhere. Residents often look toward the expansive reach of the Pachaug State Forest for recreation, or travel further afield to seek the dramatic descent of Horseshoe Falls or the winding paths of the Narragansett Trail. The character of the place is defined by this balance, holding fast to its history while existing in a state of tranquil, modern continuity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hopkinton Recreation Department Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 161° S
Briggs Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 337° NW
Bethel Village Water Association (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.5 mi, 325° NW
Wucik (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 232° SW
Flora Whitely Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 218° SW
Tomaquaq Indian Rock Shelters (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 028° NE
Pawcatuck River (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 155° SE
Bradford Boat Launch (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 120° SE
Wellhead (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 147° SE
Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.3 mi, 343° N · 598 acres
United Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 217° SW
Babcock-Smith House Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 206° SW
Burlingame (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 123° SE
General Stanton Monument (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 141° SE
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 122° SE · 2,647 acres
Bucklin Memorial, Yawgoog Scout Reservation (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 004° N
Yawgoog Heritage Center (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 005° N
H. C. Anthony Stockade (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.8 mi, 003° N
Weekapaug Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 166° S
Hellcat Propeller (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 119° SE
Charlestown Naval Auxillary Landing Field Memorial (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 119° SE
Giant Troll Greta Granit (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 119° SE
Frosty Drew Memorial Nature Center (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 121° SE
Remains of Rhode's Folly (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 221° SW
Mystic Ballet (Theatre) — 8.9 mi, 242° SW
Old Lighthouse Museum (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 223° SW
Large Glacial Erratic (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 237° SW
Baker Animation Art Galleries & Collectibles (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 292° W
Mashantucket Pequot Reservation Archeological District (Historic Ruins) — 10.0 mi, 284° W
Tomaquag Indian Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 026° NE

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