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Greenville Rhode Island Map

Explore Greenville, 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 Greenville, Rhode Island

How to Use This Greenville, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Greenville, 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 Greenville.

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	Greenville
State	Rhode Island (RI)
County	Providence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.87121
Longitude	-71.552007
Population	9,061
Density	629.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02828
Area Code	401
County Seat	Providence
School District	Smithfield School District

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About Greenville, Rhode Island

Greenville is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,061. The population density is 629.4 people per km². Greenville is located at 41.8712°N, 71.5520°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02828.

Greenville holds a quiet prominence within the inland landscape of Rhode Island, where the earth rises in subtle, wooded swells. It lies 7.9 miles west-northwest of Providence, RI (from Providence, RI: bearing 295°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northwest of Cranston. The Stillwater River carves a path through this terrain, its dark currents reflecting the changing light of the seasons as it winds toward the horizon. Slack Reservoir anchors the local topography, offering a still expanse of water that mirrors the sky and anchors the surrounding forest. Beyond the immediate canopy, the distant outline of Beals Ledge marks the far edge of the regional vista. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, grounding Greenville in a geography that feels both ancient and enduring.

Greenville emerged from a past defined by the steady labor of mills and the persistent cultivation of the soil. The local economy transitioned from these early industrial roots into a diverse modern landscape where small enterprises and professional services take precedence. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely faded, the remnants of that industrious spirit remain visible in the layout of the streets and the sturdy architecture that defines the center. Residents often travel toward the George Washington Memorial State Forest to appreciate the dense timberlands that once powered the region’s early growth. This economic evolution has preserved a sense of self-reliance, ensuring that Greenville maintains its own distinct rhythm of commerce and trade.

Cultural life in Greenville finds expression in the quiet gatherings at Burgess Field, where the community congregates amidst the open green space. The local character is marked by a deliberate pace, favoring the steady observation of seasonal shifts over the frantic urgency of larger urban centers. While travelers might wander toward the distant Albion Falls to experience the rush of cascading water, the daily experience of the people remains tied to the local landmarks that define their neighborhood. The intellectual and creative spirit of the area is occasionally punctuated by the presence of notable figures who have called this region home, contributing to a modest but significant legacy. Greenville retains a personality that is reflective rather than performative, offering a grounded existence for those who reside in its shadow.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Deerfield Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 355° N
Phillips Land (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 015° N
Stillwater (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 060° NE
Sprague Village (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 339° N
Baldwin Drive (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 338° N
Powdermill Ledges Wildlife Refuge (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 070° E
Mercer (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 035° NE
Scituate Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 223° SW
Wolf Hill (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 030° NE
Snake Den State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 128° SE
Harris Preserve Asri (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 248° W
Gott's Pond (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 123° SE
George Washington Picnic Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 016° N
Harris Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 242° SW
Phillips Farm (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 297° NW
Bryant Archway (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 012° N
Columbus (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 143° SE
Simmonsville Flood Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 154° SE
Veritas Eternaliter Juvenis (truth is eternally young) (Public Artwork) — 6.2 mi, 107° E
Gloucester Light Infantry Militia Armory (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 296° NW
Dirt Palace (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 124° SE
The Steel Yard (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 117° SE
Scary Acres (Theme Park) — 7.3 mi, 177° S
Rhode Island Jewish Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 110° E
Rhode Island State House Tours (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 111° E
Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 053° NE
Crazy Corners (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 226° SW
Waterplace Park (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 113° SE
Sarah and Joseph Dowling, Jr. Theater (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 116° SE
Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Theater (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 116° SE

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