Cumberland Hill Rhode Island Map

About Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island

Cumberland Hill is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,648. The population density is 1048.5 people per km². Cumberland Hill is located at 41.9745°N, 71.4670°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cumberland Hill rises with a gentle, unassuming grace, its rounded contours softened by time and the persistent Rhode Island breeze. It lies 3.1 miles south-east of Woonsocket, RI (from Woonsocket, RI: bearing 129°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-west of Pawtucket. The land here is a mosaic of weathered stone walls, remnants of farms long since past, and patches of resilient woodland where oak and maple trees stand sentinel. Fields, some still yielding to cultivation and others returning to a wilder state, stretch across the slopes, catching the shifting light in a way that makes the very air seem to hum with quiet energy. The soil, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of seasons past, and the occasional glint of mica in a freshly turned furrow catches the sun like a whispered secret. This is a place where the echoes of industry and agricultural endeavor still resonate, though now softened by a more peaceful cadence. For generations, Cumberland Hill has been shaped by the hardworking hands that tilled its earth and, in earlier times, harnessed its water power for mills that once hummed with activity. The legacy of those who sought opportunity here is etched into the very character of the land, from the sturdy foundations of old farmhouses to the winding lanes that still follow the contours of the terrain. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and the quiet diligence of its residents, a continuity that speaks to a deep-rooted connection to this particular stretch of Rhode Island.

About This Cumberland Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.974543, -71.467004. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cumberland Hill and Providence County.

Detailed location data for Cumberland Hill includes the ZIP code (02864), telephone area code (401), county seat of Providence County (Providence), and school district assignment (Cumberland School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cumberland Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.