Misquamicut Rhode Island Map

About Misquamicut, Rhode Island

Misquamicut is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is a small community with a population of 348. The population density is 116.9 people per km². Misquamicut is located at 41.3223°N, 71.8162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Misquamicut unfurls along the southern Rhode Island coastline, a place where the Atlantic’s breath is a constant presence, shaping the very character of the land. It lies 14.9 miles east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 99°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south of Westerly. Here, the terrain is a gentle sweep of sandy plains meeting the sea, punctuated by the stoic resilience of dune grass that whispers secrets on the wind. The air, thick with the briny tang of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked seaweed, carries the distant cry of gulls. Low-slung buildings, painted in hues that echo the faded blues of the ocean and the pale golds of sand, huddle together, their forms softened by the coastal light that, especially at dusk, seems to bleed amber and rose across the horizon. This is a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate, where the ocean’s immensity is always felt, yet the human presence is marked by a humble, unpretentious charm. The economic pulse of Misquamicut has long been tied to the rhythm of the tides, a history etched in the weathered wood of old fishing shacks and the vibrant, if seasonal, energy of its beachside businesses. For generations, this stretch of shore has drawn visitors seeking the simple solace of sun and surf, a tradition that has sustained a lively tourist trade built on boardwalks, ice cream parlors, and the timeless appeal of the ocean’s embrace. While fishing boats no longer crowd the small harbors as they once did, the legacy of that maritime past lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the town’s identity. The land itself, a delicate ecosystem of barrier beach and coastal plain, speaks of a continuous negotiation between human endeavor and the powerful forces of nature, a balance that defines Misquamicut’s enduring allure.

About This Misquamicut Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Misquamicut, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.322322, -71.816179. 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 Misquamicut and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Misquamicut includes the ZIP code (02891), telephone area code (401), county seat of Washington County (South Kingstown), and school district assignment (Westerly 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 Misquamicut is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.