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Pawtucket Rhode Island Map

Explore Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, Rhode Island

How to Use This Pawtucket, Rhode Island Map

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

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

Latitude	41.878711
Longitude	-71.382556
Population	75,604
Density	3368.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02860, 02861, 02862
Area Code	401
County Seat	Providence
School District	Pawtucket School District

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About Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Pawtucket is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 75,604. The population density is 3368.0 people per km². Pawtucket is located at 41.8787°N, 71.3826°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Pawtucket is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02860, 02861, 02862.

Pawtucket possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, muscular flow of the Seekonk River, which carves a path through the earth with a quiet, industrial gravity. The air here often carries a faint, cool sharpness as it travels from the Atlantic Ocean, situated eleven miles away, tempering the heat of summer afternoons. Near the center of the terrain, the rushing water of Pawtucket Falls creates a constant, low-frequency hum that anchors the urban environment, while the nearby basin of Robin Hollow offers a slight, quiet variation in the elevation of the land. On the horizon, the distant rise of Beals Ledge provides a jagged, blue-gray silhouette against the sky, standing in contrast to the more immediate, intimate tranquility found at Spectacle Pond.

Pawtucket emerged from the rugged necessity of the early American industrial experiment, growing outward from the power generated by its cascading waters. The arrival of visionaries who understood how to harness the kinetic energy of the river transformed the settlement into a cradle for manufacturing, where the clatter of machinery replaced the silence of the wilderness. Over generations, the labor of countless hands shaped the brick and mortar of the streets, leaving a legacy of resilience that remains visible in the architecture of the older districts. This history is not merely a record of the past but a living influence, as Pawtucket maintains a stoic, hardworking character that reflects the ambition of those who first broke ground along the riverbanks.

Economic vitality in Pawtucket continues to evolve, shifting from the heavy textile production of earlier eras toward a diverse landscape of small-scale manufacturing, creative arts, and modern logistical services. The infrastructure supporting the local economy relies on the proximity of major transportation routes, which facilitate the movement of goods and ideas alike, connecting the ingenuity of local makers to broader markets. While the municipality focuses on revitalizing its industrial corridors, it remains a place where the practicalities of daily commerce meet the aspirations of a new generation of entrepreneurs. Education and professional training are supported by the broader regional network of higher learning, ensuring that the workforce possesses the technical fiber required to sustain the ongoing development of the local economy.

Cultural life in Pawtucket finds its most vibrant expression at the Veteran'S Park Amphitheater, where the community gathers to mark the turning of the seasons with music and local festivals. Residents often look toward the nearby Twin Islands for a sense of natural respite, or enjoy the unadorned beauty of the local parks that provide a green reprieve from the dense urban grid. While the region is well-acquainted with the professional sports teams that define the broader identity of the state, the local spirit is most clearly observed in the quiet pride of its residents and the enduring landmarks that frame their daily movements. The light at dusk often catches the brick facades of the older buildings, casting long, warm shadows that suggest a place comfortable with its own history, yet steadily moving toward the future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Liberty Arming the Patriot (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 242° SW
Collyer Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
Blackstone River (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 360° N
Home plate of the demolished McCoy Stadium (Historic Ruins) — 0.8 mi, 122° SE
Ralco Way (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 003° N
Sayles Finishing (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 322° NW
Island (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 355° N
Mill Street (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.5 mi, 357° N
The Hummingbird Palace (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 196° S
Unknown Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 070° E
Honor Roll (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 024° NE
Observation Structure (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 092° E
Rhode Island Jewish Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 211° SW
Avon Cinema (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 195° S
Woods Gerry Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 199° S
Rhode Island State House Tours (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 207° SW
Stuart Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 196° S
Leeds Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
Dodge House Gallery (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 201° S
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 197° S
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 200° S
Governor Stephen Hopkins House (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 198° S
Waterplace Park (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 204° SW
Small Format (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 190° S

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